18-Year-Old Lacienne De Joie Is Rebuilding A Better St. Louis Through Community Action

Lacienne De Joie, an 18-year-old student from Parkway West High School and St. Louis Community College, is determined to uplift her community. After learning about Missouri’s delayed educational system for Black people at a camp, Lacienne became more motivated to make a difference. A visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture inspired her vision to transform St. Louis. She plans to launch community initiatives to clean neighborhoods, replace liquor stores with healthy grocery options, and address food deserts. With the support of her mother, Lacienne is pursuing a master’s in healthcare management and plans to establish her nonprofit, Rebuilding a Better St. Louis. Her experiences with bullying and community struggles fuel her drive to create lasting change.

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