Saint Louis Mental Health Board

02/19/2026

02/19/2026

On this day in 1869, Congress passed the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, prohibiting states from denying the right to vote on the basis of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. Ratified the following year, the amendment was intended to secure political participation for formerly enslaved Black men in the aftermath of the Civil War.

In practice, that constitutional promise went largely unfulfilled for nearly a century. Through poll taxes, literacy tests, intimidation, and violence, Black Americans were systematically excluded from the ballot across much of the country. Meaningful access to voting rights was not widely enforced until the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s, culminating in the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

This , we mark the 15th Amendment’s passage by recognizing both its historic importance and the generations of advocacy required to make its promise real.

02/19/2026

02/17/2026

St. Louis Public Library is offering a paid internship for teens this summer. Learn more and apply by scanning the QR code or visit bit.ly/slpl_intern between March 1 and March 31.

02/17/2026

Honor Black History Month with us at St. Louis Public Library. All month, we’re highlighting Black history and culture with engaging programs for all ages.
See what’s coming up:
https://www.slpl.org/news/black-history-month-2026-a-century-of-black-history-commemorations

02/17/2026

Tonight!!! The City of St. Louis Government is hosting a community meeting and resource fair to help residents who have applied or are considering applying for the Private Property Assistance (PPA) program ahead of the February 28 PPA application deadline.

Tuesday, February 17, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

O'Fallon Park Rec Complex, 4343 W. Florissant Ave., St. Louis, MO 63115

Parking: Available on site

Nearby Bus Routes: 18, 42, 74, 95

02/17/2026

to Rev. Jesse Jackson. Today, we honor a giant whose voice, courage, and love for our people shaped generations. Reverend Jesse Jackson was not only a civil rights icon—he was family to the NAACP.

His legacy sits at the heart of our work and at the center of this nation’s fight for justice. We carry his light forward. https://naacp.org/articles/naacp-honors-life-and-legacy-reverend-jesse-l-jackson-sr-son-movement

01/23/2026

This year’s Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month’s theme is “Treatment Works! Find the Path that Works for You.” Help spread the word, visit the toolkit here: samhsa.gov/treatment

01/20/2026

Recovery is more than sobriety. It’s rebuilding your future. While seeking treatment, education & job-support services can help you gain meaning and independence.

01/19/2026

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

01/19/2026

Looking for a way to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy this weekend? Check out our roundup of events taking place around the St. Louis region. All are free and open to the public.

View calendar: https://focus-stl.org/honoring-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-in-2026/