Shirley Washington
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St. Louis, MO, United States
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Saving St. Louis: A city worth fighting for
In tonight’s special report, Saving St. Louis, FOX 2 is taking a closer look at several factors affecting safety in the Gateway City. Your concerns will be addressed, and your voices heard. → Read More
One-on-one with new St. Louis police chief Robert Tracy
New St. Louis Police Chief Robert Tracy has been at the helm of the police department for only a few weeks, but he is keenly aware of the challenges facing the city. → Read More
St. Louis nonprofit organization offers doula program to expecting mothers in underserved community
The Parents as Teachers National Center is offering a rare doula program to expectant mothers in the St. Louis area, especially Black expectant mothers who reside in under-resourced communities, and to women in maternal shelters throughout the region. → Read More
St. Louis educators in Washington, D.C. to find new ways to help students achieve academic success
St. Louis educators participating in The Opportunity Trust’s Catalyst Fellowship are in Washington, D.C., visiting schools to learn new strategies to help students achieve academic success. → Read More
St. Louis photographer celebrates historical Black women through photography project
A St. Louis photographer is paying tribute to some iconic Black women in history by using photography and visual art in a unique way. → Read More
Local photographer raises awareness on digital technology
Myrina Renaissance, a professional photographer from the St. Louis area, is raising awareness about digital technology called NFTs or non-fungible tokens. → Read More
Central Visual and Performing Arts High School to welcome students back with healing murals
The St. Louis School District has stated that students at the central visual and performing arts high schools will resume in-person instruction in 10 days. They’ll be met by some fantastic graffiti in a different atmosphere when they return on January 17th. → Read More
St. Louis Public School District superintendent retiring after 14 years
After leading the St. Louis Public School District for 14 years, Dr. Kelvin Adams is retiring at the end of the year. → Read More
Shirley Washington’s holiday food art
Are you getting meals ready for the holiday season? We asked people around the station to share some of their favorite dishes. → Read More
$40M St. Louis facility opens to help people with homelessness and HIV/AIDS
DOORWAYS offers its clients a place to live and a lot of other services, like mental health care, help finding work, a food pantry, and access to a pharmacist, all in one place. → Read More
Girls Inc. St. Louis held annual ‘Strong, Smart, and Bold’ luncheon
Girls Inc. St. Louis held its 16th annual “Strong, Smart, and Bold” luncheon at the Ritz-Carlton on Friday. → Read More
St. Louis native, actress Jenifer Lewis talks about taking center stage as an activist
St. Louis native and superstar actress Jenifer Lewis have taken on the role of an activist, not for a new movie or television show, but for her personal mission to make a difference in the world. → Read More
SSM health expert talks about new COVID-19 booster
The CDC authorized a new updated COVID-19 booster shot last week. The shot is designed to provide protection against the original strain of COVID-19 along with the newest Omicron variants of the virus. → Read More
Founder of St. Louis charter school discusses opportunities for its students
The first public charter school in St. Louis County is open. The Leadership School developed personalized educational experiences for its students and it helps students to drive their own educational journey. → Read More
American Red Cross updates on latest St. Louis flood relief efforts
The American Red Cross has been instrumental in helping residents recover from recent flooding damage around the St. Louis area. → Read More
FOX 2 teams up with St. Louis Crisis Nursery for fundraiser
FOX 2 news anchor Shirley Washington will be participating in the St. Louis Crisis Nursery Celebrity Night fundraiser event to prevent child abuse. → Read More
Berkely native talks importance of adoption in Missouri
Nationally syndicated radio host and Berkely native Willie Moore Jr. was in St. Louis. → Read More
St. Louis native Jenifer Lewis has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Actress, singer, activist, and St. Louis native Jenifer Lewis received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Friday. → Read More
St. Louis Surge celebrates 10th season with special event
The St. Louis Surge women’s professional basketball team is celebrating a major milestone – its 10th season. → Read More
The St. Louis Black Rep presents ‘Jitney’
The St. Louis Black Repertory Company (The Black Rep) is celebrating its 45th season with the performance of “Jitney,” written by the late playwright August Wilson. → Read More