Tornado Open Mic

Meet Me · Apr 30, 2026 · 29m

Eleven months after a deadly tornado tore through St. Louis the “Meet Me” team organized a community open mic event. Residents were invited to share experiences and reflections about the tornado almost a year later. Their stories in their words.

(1:20) - Herdosia Bentum

(5:40) - Juanita Blackshear

(12:57) - Kevin Blackshear

(20:15) - Sherlyn Contreras

Follow STLPR’s reporting on St. Louis’ recovery from the May 16, 2025 tornado at STLPR.org/tornado

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Credits: This episode was written, hosted, produced and mixed by Luis…