Progressive Emporium & Education Center

Progressive Emporium & Education Center Operating since 1981, Progressive Emporium provides a unique addition to the cultural fullness of St Louis.
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Our cultural center hosts local artists, local/national Black author book signings monthly free wellness classes/lifestyle workshops, holiday celebrations and many other events for the community. Progressive also sponsored an annual African Community Health Fair for consecutive years except during the height of the pandemic.

In celebration and honor of our village mama, as one of the strongest advocates of African views, values, and lifestyles...
08/31/2026

In celebration and honor of our village mama, as one of the strongest advocates of African views, values, and lifestyles - Kuzaliwa Mama Frances.

🎂🎉🎈August 30th (TODAY) is Mama Frances Elizabeth Jarnegan's Kuzaliwa. We would have joyfully celebrated her 98th rotation around the sun today. In Celebration and Remembrance her birthday is August 30, 1928.

08/11/2026
07/16/2026

HIGH PRAISE AND SINCERE APPRECIATION TO MAMAS "NJOKI" REDDING and VERONICA BANKS FOR THEIR PRESENTATION ON ANTI RACISM

Learn about how we gained our freedom at the Juneteenth Experience exhibit now available for viewing at your Progressive...
06/17/2026

Learn about how we gained our freedom at the Juneteenth Experience exhibit now available for viewing at your Progressive Emporium & Education Center, Wed. thru Sat. 11 a.m.-6p.m.

When children follow the wisdom of our Ancestors and promote literacy I stand up!!Progressive Emporium & Education Cente...
04/21/2026

When children follow the wisdom of our Ancestors and promote literacy I stand up!!Progressive Emporium & Education Center

April is known for many things... April showers, Good Friday, International Jazz Day, Tax Deadline, Earth Day, Financial...
04/08/2026

April is known for many things... April showers, Good Friday, International Jazz Day, Tax Deadline, Earth Day, Financial Literacy Day and NATIONAL POETRY MONTH!!! Poetry, Spoken Word and Storytelling is integral, vital and embedded in the Black community since ancient (origins) as a way to preserve history using the oral traditions, forging our culture, identity, and traditions, resisting oppression, promoting literacy, and inspiring Africans. Please join us in celebrating NATIONAL POETRY MONTH!!! It's going to be soooooo enjoyable and fun!

Address

1108 North Sarah Avenue
St. Louis, MO
63113

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 6pm
Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm

Telephone

+13148759277

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