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City Corner: Dan Dillon, “The Ultimate St. Louis Trivia Quiz”

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Watch Now Host/producer Sarah Thompson sits down with author Dan Dillon to talk about his latest book “The Ultimate St. Louis Trivia Quiz.” For more information on the book, visit http://stloutrivia.com. https://stltv.net/project/city-corner http://stloutrivia.com

City Corner: St. Louis ArtWorks

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Watch Now Host/Producer Sarah Thompson sits down with Jacqueline K. Dace , executive director of St. Louis ArtWorks , which has engaged more than 3,600 young people in arts apprenticeships since its founding in 1995. It was also the recipient of the National Arts & Humanities Youth Program Award in 2016. Learn more at stlartworks.org. https://stltv.net/project/city-corner https://stlartworks.org  

City Corner: Bigwidesky Futurist Jeremy Nulik

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Watch Now What is a futurist? How does futurist thinking work? Host/producer Sarah Thompson delves into the art of strategic foresight with Jeremy Nulik , futurist at Bigwidesky. Learn more, including information about virtual workshops, at bigwidesky.com. https://stltv.net/project/city-corner https://bigwidesky.com

City Corner: Top Tutors for Us

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Watch Now Host/producer Sarah Thompson interviews Angelica Harris , founder and CEO of Top Tutors for Us , about how her own standardized test experience in high school later became a model for her startup business. Top Tutors for Us specializes in teaching mostly students of color the fundamentals of standardized testing strategies. It also designs educational programs and curriculums for predominantly Black public schools. https://stltv.net/project/city-corner https://www.toptutorsforus.com

City Corner: "Enslavement and the Underground Railroad in Missouri & Illinois"

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  Historian & Author Julie D. Nicolai talks about her new book, "Enslavement and the Underground Railroad in Missouri & Illinois . "  Julie has been studying the Underground Railroad in Missouri, Kansas and Illinois for 25 years. The book is available at local bookstores and online at Amazon, Target and Barnes & Noble. Watch Now https://stltv.net/project/city-corner https://www.amazon.com/Enslavement-Underground-Railroad-Missouri-Illinois/dp/1467154830

City Corner: Gratitude House

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Sarah Thompson is joined by Beth Drewett , co-founder and executive director of Gratitude House , to learn more about the non-profit, their planned sober living home for women and how women in recovery are helping other women in recovery. Watch Now https://stltv.net/project/city-corner https://gratitudehousestl.org

City Corner: "Black Girls in White Coats: Black Female Doctors"

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Dr. Jovita Oruwari , an oncologist breast surgeon, joins Sarah Thompson to talk about her book, " Black Girls in White Coats: Black Female Doctors." Watch Now https://stltv.net/project/city-corner https://www.drjovitaoruwari.com

City Corner: Saint Louis Art Fair 30th Anniversary

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The Saint Louis Art Fair celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. The fair is a nationally juried fine art and fine craft show and consistently ranks as one of the nation's top 5 art fairs. Host/Producer Sarah Thompson is joined by Sarah Umlauf , executive director of Cultural Festivals, which produces the Saint Louis Art Fair, and artist Marian Steen . Watch Now https://stltv.net/project/city-corner https://saintlouisartfair.com https://www.mariansteen.com 

City Corner: korédé house

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St. Louis has a new sanctuary for mothers and women. It's called the korédé house and was founded by entrepreneur and mother of four, Ronke Faleti to help families grow through community, storytelling and restorative care. Host/Producer Sarah Thompson speaks with Ronke about the founding of korédé house. Watch Now https://stltv.net/project/city-corner https://www.koredehouse.com

City Corner: COCA

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Host/Producer Sarah Thompson converses with Abby Frohne , director of marketing for COCA (Center of Creative Arts) , about their organization and upcoming events and performances.  Watch Now https://stltv.net/project/city-corner https://www.cocastl.org  

City Corner: Bask & Bloom Essentials

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Host/Producer Sarah Thompson talks with Bask & Bloom Essentials Founder & CEO Candera Thompson . Candera launched the hair care product line in 2017 after experiencing severe postpartum hair problems and noticing a lack of natural products on the market for these needs. Watch Now https://stltv.net/project/city-corner https://baskandbloomessentials.com 

City Corner: Honeymoon Chocolates

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Cam Loyet , co-founder of Honeymoon Chocolates , joins Sarah to talk about how Honeymoon Chocolate came to be, and what makes it sweetly unique. Watch Now https://stltv.net/project/city-corner https://hmchocolates.com