Erin Williams

Annual Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing Event Celebrates 150th Emancipation Proclamation Anniversary

Erin Williams — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:04:06 +0000

The Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing, on the banks of the Mississippi River in St. Louis, will be turned into a Civil War training camp tomorrow at the 11th annual Freedom Crossing Event Celebration.

'STL Can't Survive on $7.35' Campaign Continues With Rally At Jimmy John's

Erin Williams — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:38:38 +0000

Fast food workers and community supporters passed out flyers at Jimmy John’s in Soulard today in the continuing fight for better wages and the right to unionize as part of the STL Can’t Survive on 7.35 campaign.

The flyers were passed out in the parking lot of the restaurant around Noon and called for better managerial treatment and higher wages.

"The Poetry of Me" Encourages Self-Exploration And Expression Through Verse

Erin Williams — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:48:12 +0000

The intimate crowd was invited to share their thoughts on race and personal identity through spoken word. Guests wrote their six-word stories on the subject using cards from Michelle Norris’ The Race Card Project.

'STL Can't Survive On 7.35' Campaign Continues Rally For Change

Erin Williams — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:07:23 +0000

Fast food workers and supporters donned ponchos and held signs today as they rallied for change in the Central West End as part of the STL Can’t Survive on $7.35 campaign.

Protesters marched between Arby’s, McDonald’s, and Domino’s Pizza as they seek a pay increase for employees to $15 an hour and the right to unionize without backlash.

Sharon Robinson On Breaking Barriers, Fighting For Justice, And Getting Her Father's Story Right

Erin Williams — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:35:49 +0000

When Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play major league baseball in 1947, he laid a framework of courage and social justice for all Americans that would continue to help shape the future of the country both on and off the field.