Free; all ages welcome! Meet the authors of Black St. Louis! Calvin Riley, director of the George B. Vashon Museum, and local author NiNi Harris explore the rich, inspiring history of African Americans in St. Louis, from the city’s founding as a French fur trading post during the Spanish colonial era to the new millennium, highlighting great figures who showed leadership, incredible innovation, and courage despite the injustices they faced.

Black St. Louis covers more than 250 years of history to tell the stories of extraordinary people who helped pave the way for the St. Louis we know today. Books will be available for signing and purchase!