CENTRAL WEST END – On Thursday evenings at the St. Louis Chess Club on Maryland Avenue, women of all levels of expertise can attend Ladies’ Knight to enhance their chess…
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Crazy Sexy Curves fashion show celebrates plus-size women
GRAND CENTER – On what normally would have been a sleepy summer Sunday at the Contemporary Art Museum at 3750 Washington Boulevard, it was anything but. Inside, patterns, shapes, colors…
National Women's Political Caucus offers tips, networking, encouragement
DOWNTOWN – The National Women’s Political Caucus held its 24th Biennial Convention at the Westin Hotel, 811 Spruce Street, over the weekend. Opening on Thursday night, the convention featured a…
Jaco: The future of abortion in Missouri is in the hands of one man ... for now
We’ll know by Friday whether Missouri will become the only state without an abortion clinic, and whether politicized “health” regulations aimed at shutting off abortion access will succeed. However, it…
Happy hour at Fresh & Co offers guidance in response to abortion legislation
THE GROVE – Concerned St. Louisans packed into Fresh & Co. Studio on Thursday evening to learn the how-tos of volunteering in order to fight recent abortion legislation in Missouri.…
Missouri abortion law causing anxiety, confusion, Granite City clinic says
GRANITE CITY, ILL. – Missouri’s recent abortion legislation has already begun to affect the Hope Clinic in Granite City, the clinic’s deputy director, Alison Dreith, says. Situated just across the…
Local theater artists stage reading of 'The Clinic' to raise money for women
THE GROVE – Two local theater artists, Summer Baer and Delaney Piggins, staged a reading of “The Clinic” by Will Brumley on Sunday night to raise money for the Gateway…
Judge to hear arguments on state attempt to shut down Planned Parenthood abortion services
DOWNTOWN – A St. Louis judge is scheduled to hear arguments Tuesday on whether or not the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services can pull the license of Planned…
Female DJs talk inspiration, community during Hip Hop Appreciation Week
DOWNTOWN – As part of the Central Library’s Hip Hop Appreciation Week, Aja La’Starr Owens hosted her annual “I Am Hip Hop” event, celebrating women in hip hop, in the…
Judge to hear case of Missouri's last abortion clinic on Thursday
CENTRAL WEST END – A judge will hear arguments Thursday over whether state health regulators can pull the license of the last abortion clinic operating in Missouri. A hearing on…
The future of comedy is female at The Heavy Anchor
BEVO MILL – Once a month at the Heavy Anchor in south St. Louis, women pack the lineup of a comedy show aptly titled, “The Future is Female.” With a…
Health, happiness and sisterhood
ST. LOUIS—Since 1996, GirlTrek has focused its energy on the health of black and brown girls and women, motivating them to create change in their health and community through fitness…