Happy #618Day to the small town with a large impact, East St. Louis! Today, we're celebrating more than just a date; we're celebrating the enduring strength, deep soul, and rich heritage that pulses through the veins of East STL. This city has overcome so much, yet its spirit remains unbroken, its people full of pride and passion. Most known for the East St. Louis Race Riot, this city has given this country so much more. Some of the culture's greats like Miles Davis, Katherine Dunham, and Jackie Joyner-Kersee were raised on this very soil. Fun Fact: “Rapper’s Delight,” the song we credit as the origin of hip-hop, got its traction from a small radio station in East St. Louis. The founder of Sugar Hill Records, Sylvia Robinson, wasn’t getting any love when trying to get “Rapper’s Delight” some airtime—New York City included. However, a DJ on the air in East St. Louis played the 15-minute track, but not without hesitation. 50+ years later, hip hop IS the wave. All in all, don't sl...