Specialties
Operating since 1981, Progressive Emporium provides a unique addition to the cultural fullness of St Louis. We blend holistic health with Afrikan education, and cultural restoration through programming, activities, services and products. Progressive Emporium & Education Center is managed by Sudan Illustrators. We are a cooperative managed business that sells an assortment of books about black/Afrikan culture, holistic food items, snacks, vitamins, juices, water, spiritual tools/baths/washes, toiletries, candles, incense, hand-crafted art, African cloth/clothing, greeting cards, calendars, bags, gift baskets and much more. Our cultural center hosts local artists, local/national Black author book signings monthly free wellness classes/lifestyle workshops, holiday celebrations and many other events for the community. We also sponsored an annual African Community Health Fair for consecutive years except during the height of the pandemic.