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January 2013
Ameren Welcomes Class 9!
Class 9 students Darrell Hopson II, Sam Forrest, Aaron Garriga, Kyra Wallace, and Gracie Kempf pose with Sharon Harvey Davis and board member Steve Parks.

The 30 students in Class 9 began their year-long transformational journey with Cultural Leadership on Sunday, January 13 with the Welcome Party.

Hosted at Ameren's headquarters for the second year in a row, students, families, alumni, and board members received a warm and encouraging welcome from Ameren's Vice President of Diversity and Chief Diversity Officer, Sharon Harvey Davis.

This weekend, Class 9 will begin programming at their first retreat.
March with Us and Honor Dr. King!

January 21 - 9:30am

Join us and march with Cultural Leadership in support of Dr. King's legacy!

Meet at the Old Courthouse (4th & Market) and march to Powell Symphony Hall in a civic ceremony and march of celebration. Look for the Cultural Leadership banner.   

 

See our website for a list of other great events that are celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.!
Upcoming Events
  

Attend "Jackie and Me"
Saturday, January 26 at 7:30pm
Edison Theater, Washington University in St. Louis

  

Immediately following the performance, there will be a Post-Show Reception and Talk-Back Session, facilitated by Cultural Leadership alumni and joined by cast members and directors.

 

Reserve tickets for premium seating through Cultural Leadership by calling (314) 725-3222 or e-mailing us today!   

Register for the next Race to End Racism

 
April
6th and 7th, 2013 - Mark it on your calendar!

Information about the race is here. Join our racing teams!

 

Intern at Cultural Leadership
Class 7 alum Tari Nussinov did a mini-internship with Cultural Leadership during her winter break from school. 

Volunteer your tim

We have internships available for current students, alumni, and college-age friends. Gain valuable work experience in an area that you're passionate about!  


Contact Maggie Harris, mharris@culturalleadership.org or (314) 725-3222, to learn about internship and practicum opportunities.

Support Cultural Leadership 

 

Give the gift that keeps on standing up and speaking out against injustice. Make a tribute gift to honor someone you love.   

 

  
Alumni Corner

 

MLK Shabbat Dinner 

CL Alumni - Are you looking to continue conversations that we had in Cultural Leadership? What are the pressing community concerns of today? How do we go about addressing questions of social justice in St. Louis? Join Next Dor STL and members of the JCRC African American-Jewish dialogue group for a special Shabbat dinner on January 25 marking MLK Day (1/21/13). It's a chance to meet new people, and discuss issues of importance to today's young adults.

 

Alumni Networking Happy Hour

Mark your calendar and join us as we gather with your fellow CL alums!  

Thursday, February 21

6:00pm

Location TBD - Suggestions Welcome! 

In This Issue
Class 9 Welcome Party
March with Us and Honor Dr. King!
Upcoming Events
Intern at Cultural Leadership
Support Cultural Leadership
Alumni Corner
 
When our students see a problem, they grab an ally, or two or three,
roll up their sleeves, and get to work.