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A Day of Discovery at Ah TV Network's Conference: A Vision for St. Louis Creatives "Over my career, I've had over 700 interns that had arts, entertainment, and media dreams. But too often, and too high of a percentage of those interns, went on to other career paths. I created this opportunity to share connections, to help encourage, inspire, and challenge the St. Louis creatives to create a solid network so the arts and entertainment community can thrive locally." These powerful words, slightly paraphrased, come from Andre Holman, the visionary CEO of Ah TV Network. A St. Louis native and media veteran, Holman launched Ah TV Network to deliver inspiring and insightful content. His decades of experience transforming STL TV and mentoring hundreds of aspiring media professionals clearly drove his commitment to nurturing local talent. This profound vision was the driving force behind the recent three-day "2025 Creatives Connect in the STL" conference. I recently...

I had the absolute pleasure of attending this incredible literacy event with my son.  My amazing friend, community advocate Aja La'Starr Owens, invited us, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. The energy was electric!  From the moment we arrived, we were immersed in a world of captivating stories, engaging activities, and a powerful message of self-love and empowerment.  🙌 The authors were phenomenal!  Pancho Rucker's heartfelt stories, like "Hey You Black Girl" and "Chin Up Chest Out," resonated deeply with both kids and adults.  And Stanley K. & Tavonda P. Harvey's "Kash & Palmer Presents: I Love Myself" had everyone captivated with its message of self-esteem. The interactive activities were a blast!  My son loved participating in the word games, creative writing exercises, and even got to create his own story.  It was inspiring to see so many young minds engaged and excited about reading and writing.  ✏️ This ev...