M1 Bank’s new world headquarters opened in Clayton, MO in September 2024. Ken Poteet and his wife Stephanie Bahn-Poteet started M1 Bank in 2017 as The Power of Mission and Purpose. Dred Scott was selected along with five other non-profits for support this year. Donations designated by attendees through the Giving Grove were given to the organizations by M1 Bank.
We are extremely grateful for this relationship and the faith and purpose in the hearts of this couple to reach out to the community in this way. Many thanks to Ken and Stephanie!
Challenging History Virtual Programs – Free (Registration is required) – Register Here!
February 12-Commerce Bank Black History Month Presents the History of Dred Scott-Lynne Jackson Presenting (not open to the public)
February 15-National Association of University Women (NAUM) North Shore IL Branch 30th Annual African American Educators Luncheon-Lynne Jackson Keynote Speaker
This is a presentation by friend of DSHF, JNPA board member and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Law Firm Partner, Ben Clark, whose father wrote the Man of the Year article on Dr. King for Time Magazine. Location: Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. This live event is free.
February 21-MCSS Annual Convention-Lynne Jackson, Brent Trout, Jody Sowell-Keynote Speakers
Great-great granddaughter of Celia Newsom, Pamela Westbrooks-Hodge, secured a pardon from Missouri Governor Mike Parson upon leaving office on Dec 20, 2024.
We are very sad to announce the passing of our dear friend, Mr. James “Jim” Schiele on December 9, 2024. As a founding member of the Dred Scott Heritage Foundation, we bless his family and honor him with the following Resolution:
