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These are the people who are proudly making art, food, beer, green spaces, music, fashion, films, sports and more that defy preconceptions, misconceptions and expectations about what culture in the heartland looks like.
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Art in Motion
Through the Justice Fleet, Amber Johnson empowers people to heal.
Bass-ic Instinct
Tonina’s passion for the low notes is creating a hum in St. Louis.
Masters of Light
Just as their great-great grandfather did, Aaron Frei and his siblings are coloring St. Louis with hand-crafted stained glass.
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Urban Oasis
Theo Smith thought he’d become an urban planner, but Kennedy Forest in Forest Park beckoned.
Keys to the Community
Kayia Baker and Pianos for People are changing lives one note at a time.
Worldwide Pride
Julio Zegarra-Ballon’s colorful fair trade merchandise supports artisans around the globe with a living wage.
