Interim director named for SIUE’s Institute for Community Justice and Racial Equity
Tandra Taylor has a background in African-American education and labor history.
MetroEast
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Alton teacher’s union to rally over school fights tonight
More than a dozen fights forced Alton High School to cancel classes on Thursday.
St. Clair County official apologizes for homophobic slur
Other members of the township board have called for him to resign.
Petition aims to reverse MetroEast school district’s bathroom policy
Parents are complaining about a policy that allows trans students to use the bathroom for their gender.
Alton Pride still accepting sponsors for festival
The Pride Festival will also bring back some well-loved entertainment.
Alton Pride gets big donation for programs
The money from GCS/Revity Credit Union was donated by the employees.
Piasa Youth Alliance to hold first fundraiser
The flamingos are coming.
St. Louis County Health Dept. sides with trans people against Missouri AG
The St. Louis County Health Department (SLCHD) on Saturday denounced the Missouri attorney general’s rule banning most gender-affirming care in the state.
Alton Pride issues first scholarship
Alton Pride has announced Maddox Karnes of Edwardsville High School as their first scholarship recipient.
State rep cancels event after threats over gender-neutral restrooms
State Rep. Katie Stuart (D-Edwardsville) has cancelled an event for Saturday, Feb. 25, after receiving threats over her bill allowing gender-neutral restrooms.
