A group of teens from the St. Louis area are headed to Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee, for an out - of - the - classroom education about civil rights and other important issues.

The teens belong to Humanity in the Middle, a not-for-profit organization that aims to bridge the gap between youth and law enforcement.

On this week's Pulse of St. Louis, Jasmine Huda spoke with two of HITM's co-founders, Charlin Hughes and Clay Farmer.

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It could be a few weeks before a historic cemetery in North St. Louis re-opens for tours.

The Bellefontaine Cemetery & Arboretum on West Florissant Avenue lost several trees after severe storms struck the first weekend in July.

The landmark, marking its 175 birthday next year, draws visitors from all over the country each year. On this week's Pulse of St. Louis, Jasmine Huda spoke with BCA President and CEO Sherry Smith, Development Director Joe Shields, and Volunteer Coordinator Dan Fuller about the cemetery's rich history.

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Eye See Me, located on Olive Boulevard, was recently named the 2023 Independent Bookstore of the Year by the Midwest Booksellers Association.

Cybersecurity threats affect businesses of all sizes, and not just large corporations. In fact, small businesses are becoming easy targets for hackers and ransomware.

That's why the FBI St. Louis Citizens Academy will be hosting a free Cybersecurity webinar. The webinar will provide low to no-cost steps small businesses and non-profits can take to protect themselves. The event will take place Thursday, June 15 at 9 am.

On this week's Pulse of St. Louis, Jasmine Huda spoke with the FBI St. Louis Special Agent in Charge Jay Greenberg, cybersecurity analyst Gary Chan, and business owner Fred Thal.

To register for the cybersecurity webinar, visit www.fbistlcaaa.org

Victims of cybercrime can file an online complaint with the FBI via our Internet Crime Complaint Center www.ic3.gov. The site includes consumer and industry alerts

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Federal, state and local leaders are focused on stopping the spread of the coronavirus. Non-profit organizations are also helping to combat it. See how The National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis is responding to the crisis.

Also, theaters across the country are closed due to the coronavirus. We’ll show you how you can still see incredible films like The Banker.

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The story of Milly Sawyers, an enslaved woman from Springfield, Missouri who was brave enough to sue for her freedom and win is being told through a play called the Milly Sawyers Project.

A local teen is sharing his love of reading with his peers through Books 'N Bros, a book club he founded and is getting national attention. Meet Sidney Keys III and his mom Winnie Caldwell. See how they’re helping to close the reading gap in the St. Louis area. Also, find out how Saint Louis University researchers and scientists are tracking the coronavirus.

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Maryville University is hosting its 2020 Force Leadership Series (FORCE) in April. The event is designed to encourage girls and women to participate in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, also known as STEAM. While tremendous strides have been made in the arena, the goal is to inspire more girls and women to get involved. Find out how FORCE drives its program among three key elements to attract participants. For more information about the series go to Maryville’s website.

 

Guests:Jami Dolby, Development Director, Maryville UniversityPassion Bragg, Teacher, Normandy Schools CollaborativeDr. Susie Nall, Professor Emeritus Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville

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St. Louis’s newest attractions are the talk of the town. The Wheel at St. Louis Union Station and The St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station are garnering rave reviews. Find out what makes the venues unique and how students can get into The Aquarium free of charge.

Guests:Tami Brown, Executive Director St. Louis Aquarium at Union StationAmelia Rodgers, Education Curator St. Louis Aquarium FoundationMichael Torrence, Operations Manager St. Louis Wheel.

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Home Works! The Teacher Visit Program is earning high marks in the community for helping students succeed in and out of the classroom. Find out how the in-home assistance program is building relationships with parents and teachers working together to help students achieve academic success.

Also on The Pulse, learn how to code through a free program called LaunchCode and secure job placement. Enroll in the program at LaunchCode.org.

Guests:Karen Kalish, Founder & CEO Home Works! The Teacher Visit Program.Dr. Chauncey Granger, Principal Hazelwood East High SchoolJeff Mazur, Executive Director LaunchCodeChris Kontes, Founder and COO Balto Software

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