The April 7 election in Ferguson was a success.

Happy Election Day - So glad that people made it out.

Presenting SB 567 to members of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence.

Sen. Jeanie Riddle, R-Callaway County and myself on the Senate floor.

Meet the next generation of leaders - students from Flynn Park Elementary in University city came to visit the Capitol recently.

Interns this session for the 14th Senatorial District.

I was happy to join elementary students from the St. Louis area for Black History Month storytime at Barnes & Nobles.

Everybody enjoys a good groundbreaking – recently I visited the University of St. Louis, where construction begins on the College of Optometry’s new Patient Care Center. 

The Coalition of African-American Leaders, an assembly of long-standing advocacy groups based in the Chicago area.

On February 17th, I had the pleasure of speaking on a panel hosted by Prairie State College. The panel was entitled “Let's Talk – A Conversation About Education, Poverty, Law Enforcement Practices, and Where Does Society Go From Here”.

On February 9th I had the opportunity to discuss the issues of Ferguson with visitors from Russia!

Maurice B. Graham was recently confirmed by the Senate to the University Of Missouri Board Of Curators.

Hanging out with Daniel Hernandez Jr., former intern, and the hero that saved Gabby Gifford’s life. He now engages in advocacy, and serves as a school board member for the Sunnyside School District. He also authored his own memoir, They Call Me A Hero.

Senator Chappelle-Nadal with students visiting the Capitol as part of National School Choice Week – (Earlene Campbell; Princess Robinson)

Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal with Dick Gregory, comedian and civil rights activist.

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