This month's Mosaic Story features a conversation between Imelda Gonzalez, a bilingual realtor in St. Louis, and Kelly Moore, Director of Community Engagement at the St. Louis International Institute. Together, they discuss Imelda’s journey of moving to St. Louis, her experiences navigating the challenges of being an immigrant, and their shared passion for giving back to the community. Watch video here.

By St. Louis Business Journal While immigration has been a political flashpoint in recent years, new data shows metro-level economic growth has been strongest in communities with rising foreign-born populations. That’s according to findings from Brookings Institution’s annual Metro Monitor research, which analyzed how economic growth among the nation’s largest metropolitan areas related to changes in their share of foreign-born, working-age population over a decade . Accordin

By St. Louis American The African Diaspora Council Inc. will host a daylong wealth summit and evening gala May 30 at the African Diaspora Federal Credit Union in St. Louis. The daytime program will focus on financial literacy and wealth-building through panels and workshops, followed by a ticketed gala highlighting culture and community achievement. Organizers say the event aligns with World Africa Day and aims to connect attendees with resources and strategies tied to long

School of Film, Television, and Media Arts Assistant Professor Ekwa Msangi has shown her films at the St. Louis Film Festival through the years. At this year’s festival she provided a different element to the festival by offering a masterclass and moderating a post-show discussion. Held March 27-29 at Washington University in St. Louis, the 20th Annual St. Louis African Film Festival featured 12 short and feature films. Msangi lead a masterclass workshop on building a career

By STL Public Radio Last month, the phrase “Oscar buzz” took on a different meaning for dancer and choreographer Diadie Bathily. During the stage re-creation of “I Lied to You,” one of the most discussed scenes from the widely acclaimed film “Sinners,” Bathily — who founded the dance company Afriky Lolo in 2006 in St. Louis — represented Ivory Coast culture by showcasing Zaouli dance alongside famed ballerina Misty Copeland. athily’s moment in the spotlight brought great pri

By National Today Local organization Mosaic Project works to connect businesses with international talent amid workforce shortages and misperceptions about hiring process St. Louis is facing a workforce shortage, but thousands of international students and workers in the region are already authorized to work. Many employers still assume the hiring process is too complicated. The Mosaic Project, a local organization, is working to connect businesses with international talent t

By First 4 Alert ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis is facing a workforce crunch, but thousands of international students and workers in the region are already authorized to work. Many employers still assume the hiring process is too complicated. The Mosaic Project, a local organization, is working to connect businesses with international talent that is ready to work now. David Amelotti: St. Louis and really the entire country right now is dealing with workforce shor

3 business owners from Canada say the region offers opportunity and access, but immigration challenges and lack of unified branding could limit growth By David Amelotti First 4 Alert Published: Apr. 1, 2026 at 11:09 AM CDT | Updated: Apr. 1, 2026 at 7:40 PM CDT ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Three Canadian entrepreneurs have relocated to the St. Louis region, building multimillion-dollar businesses and urging others to consider the area as immigration policy tightens and o

S econd annual International Hiring Challenge offers employers one practical entry point into a broader international talent pipeline The St. Louis Mosaic Project (Mosaic) is calling greater attention to the role of global talent in strengthening the St. Louis region’s workforce, competitiveness and long-term economic growth, while launching the second year of its International Hiring Challenge as one practical way for employers to begin engaging that talent pipeline. As empl

By Post Dispatch St. Louis, like much of the country, is feeling the effects of a plunge in international arrivals amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, slowing recent gains in regional population growth and portending population loss in coming years. The St. Louis region still managed to grow last year, adding a little more than 3,000 residents to bring its estimated population to 2,814,421, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released this week. That

By STL Business Journal The St. Louis Business Journal staff has compiled informational listings of major workforce service providers across several sectors. This list features global talent and New American service providers. If you feel your organization should be included in these listings, email Editor Erik Siemers at esiemers@bizjournals.com . GLOBAL TALENT AND NEW AMERICAN SERVICE PROVIDERS Address: 120 South Central, Suite #200, Clayton What it is: A regional initiat

By WashU Free festival takes place March 27-29 Wilmetta Toliver-Diallo, a lover of movies and a student of Africa, had a vision to introduce St. Louis audiences to films from Africa. The goal, she said, was to showcase the hidden talents of African filmmakers and the diversity of the continent’s nations and cultures. Some 200 films later, the African Film Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary with award-winning movies, a master class from leading producer Ekwa Msangi

Midtown hub has attracted more than $1.3 billion in investment over 25 years By Nathan Vickers First 4 ALert Published: Mar. 17, 2026 at 8:15 PM CDT ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A 200-acre innovation district in Midtown St. Louis is drawing entrepreneurs and investors from around the world, as the region builds on its strengths in life sciences, agriculture and biotechnology. Cortex Innovation District has grown over the past 25 years into what organizers describe as one

This month's Mosaic Story brings together Alexandr Pospech, a Photographer, Filmmaker, and Imaging Specialist originally from the Czech Republic, and Jonathan Howard, Systems and Process Specialist at St. Louis Community College and St. Louis transplant. Alexandr shares his experience moving to St. Louis as an immigrant, finding community, and reflects on the betterment of the immigrant experience - in conversation with Jonathan, who brings his own perspective as a transplant

By St. Louis Magazine The 6,000 Afghans now settled here are opening restaurants, making garments, and starting new businesses. By STL Magazine The International Institute of St. Louis commemorated three milestones for the local Afghan community Friday, including the award of a $20,000 grant backed by local philanthropist Jerry Schlichter. The grant will support the Afghan-owned restaurant, Agrippa, set to open in the next two to three months. Also celebrated Friday was a new

By STL Made ST. LOUIS – Next Saturday, March 14 is 314 Day in The Lou! Kick the holiday off right this Monday, March 9 by enjoying a fresh drip coffee for just $3.14 at participating coffee shops as well as special giveaways and 314 Day swag! Local St. Louis participating coffee partners are Blueprint Coffee, Goshen Coffee, Kaldi`s, Latte Lounge, Northwest Coffee and Coffeestamp. Located at 2511 S Jefferson Avenue in the Fox Park neighborhood, Coffeestamp was started by broth

By Chanel 4 A brand new exhibit at The Magic House allows kids to travel to "Kenya" without leaving Kirkwood.

By St. Louis Magazine Zeeoma introduces African fashion, art, and craftsmanship into everyday life, linking two cities through culture and creativity. In many ways, St. Louis has always been a city of connection. Known as the Gateway to the West, it sits at a crossroads of culture, history, and creativity. Zeeoma , a newly opened curated concept store in West County Center , builds on that legacy, this time bridging St. Louis with Lagos, Nigeria, through fashion and culture.

By Town & Style The IMSTL/WTC/Mosaic collaboration was mentioned in the current issue of Town & Style in conjunction with the year-end celebration. Click on the link below to read about it - In the Know, page https://issuu.com/townandstyle/docs/town_style_2.18.26/7?ff