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Mosaic Stories: Suzanne Sierra & Annie J Mbale
Coming September 2025: Mosaic Stories – a monthly video series celebrating the diverse voices that make St. Louis home. Each month, we’ll share powerful stories from immigrants and native-born residents alike, highlighting connection, culture, and the shared humanity that unites us all. This Month’s Story: Meet Annie Mbale, who moved from Malawi to St. Louis in 2011 and now serves as Program Manager for the Mosaic Project at the World Trade Center. Annie sat down with Suzanne
Sep 16, 2025


Bringing opportunity for all
From media to banking to law, leaders are championing diverse successes. Reported by Erik Siemers – Editor, St. Louis Business Journal...
Sep 11, 2025


Champions for Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2025: Michelle Li champions diversity in St. Louis through journalism and nonprofit work
Reported by Niara Savage St. Louis Business Journal Story Highlights Michelle Li co-founded Very Asian Foundation to spotlight Asian...
Sep 11, 2025


Rising-star chef stuns with her Togolese cuisine at takeout spot Fufu n' Sauce
Reported by Ian Froeb | Post-Dispatch The brick-and-mortar location of Fufu n’ Sauce, which opened in June in Vinita Park, continues what...
Sep 11, 2025


St. Louis Character: Togolese chef opens restaurant, bringing West African flavors to new community
Reported by St. Louis Business Journal Growing up in Togo, West Africa, Adjo Honsou was used to community and connection. She was also...
Sep 11, 2025


Champions for Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2025: St. Louis Mosaic Project leader champions diversity in regional economic development
By Niara Savage St. Louis Business Journal Story Highlights Annie Mbale promotes African representation in St. Louis' international...
Sep 11, 2025


Honorees championing DEI initiatives celebrated at Missouri Botanical Garden event
Reported by By Veneta Rizvic – Special Sections Editor, St. Louis Business Journal Sep 4, 2025 The St. Louis Business Journal on...
Sep 5, 2025


Namaste Curry Lounge reopens in St. Louis Hills
Reported by STL Mag A new restaurant opens its doors in St. Louis Hills today—but discerning diners will recognize many of the dishes on...
Aug 15, 2025


Annie Mbale Receives Diversity and Inclusion Award
St. Louis Business Journal names 2025 Champions for Diversity and Inclusion Annie Mbale, program manager for the St. Louis Mosaic...
Jul 21, 2025


These are the people, companies pushing DEI forward in St. Louis
Michelle Li, the co-founder of The Very Asian Foundation and a co-anchor at 5 On Your Side and Annie J Mbale, Mosaic Program Manager...
Jul 16, 2025


Fire Awards: Moii Coffee looks to expand African footprint
Reported by St. Louis INNO The company hopes to expand into new countries and begin recruiting new employees in the next year. Read more...
Jul 10, 2025


3 St. Louisans on list of ‘high-impact’ Missourians receiving $200,000 awards
Reported by St. Louis Post-Dispatch ST. LOUIS — The leader of a St. Louis clinic providing health care to immigrants and refugees is one...
Jun 10, 2025


How chess empowered Dorsa Derakhshani to become an advocate for freedom of expression
Reported by STLPR When she was 19 years old, woman grandmaster Dorsa Derakhshani was barred from playing for Iran's national chess team...
Jun 10, 2025


MFH Unveils The Spark Prize, Five Recipients Receive $200K to Fuel Their Health Equity Leadership Journeys
Reported by Missouri Foundation for Health Foundation Unveils The Spark Prize, Five Recipients Receive $200K to Fuel Their Health Equity...
Jun 6, 2025


UMSL alum Angel Recci heading up St. Louis’ Telemundo station
By UMSL Blog Recci has worked with several local organizations, including the St. Louis Sports Commission, Grand Center Arts District and...
Jun 6, 2025
Foundation Unveils The Spark Prize, Five Recipients Receive $200K to Fuel Their Health Equity Leadership Journeys
Reported by CBS4 New prize invests in visionary Missourians with potential to drive long-term change ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, June...
Jun 5, 2025


2025 Alumna of the Year - Annie J. Mbale
Reported by Jefferson College Annie J. Mbale is a proud Jefferson College alumna whose remarkable journey from Rumphi, Malawi, to the...
May 21, 2025


TAO + LEE: Designing with Purpose and Building Community
Architecture firm brings exceptional design to St. Louis for 30 years Reported by STL Partnership In 1995, Peter Tao and Helen Lee...
May 9, 2025


2025 What's Right with the Region Awards Celebration
By St. Louis Public Radio Congratulations to Vitendo 4 Africa , iHelp , Riz Khan and Empower program of WashU Continuing & Professional...
May 8, 2025


Garcias, with $25M investment, look to spark South Kingshighway turnaround
Reported by St. Louis Business Journal A conversation with Berto and Ivan Garcia might start on the subject of business, but it can end...
Apr 18, 2025
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