Olympic icons reflect on greatness at Milwaukee’s Pettit Center
Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Tommie Smith, and John Carlos are Track and Field legends. As the countdown to the Winter Olympics begins, the spotlight shines on legends of the past who have…
Olympians Jackie Joyner-Kersee and André Lamar Phillips, who is best known for winning the 400 metres hurdles gold medal at the 1988 Olympic Games, enjoy the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center at the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation 2025 Sequins, Suits & Sneakers gala at The Four Seasons on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. Joyner-Kersee's brother and Olympian Al Joyner stands in the second row. Photo by Maurice Meredith | St. Louis American
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation celebrates 25 years of empowering East St. Louis youth
Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee marked a milestone in her lifelong commitment to East St. Louis youth, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation during a gala held Friday…
Jackie Joyner-Kersee’s enduring legacy: Building excellence, community and hope in East St. Louis
The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Community Center turns 25 As you drive into the circle of the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center — 25 years after its inception and 30 years after its conception…
Jackie Joyner-Kersee: A Long-Lasting Legacy
Champion Athlete and Advocate for Change in East St. Louis St. Louis born Jackie Joyner-Kersee’s athletic and philanthropic legacy is unparalleled. Widely recognized as the greatest female athlete of the…
Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee and former WNBA player Kristin Folkl reflect on storied careers
During Women's History Month, Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee and former WNBA player Kristin Folkl sat down for an interview with sports director Frank Cusumano. SOURCE: KSDK-TV
Super stars Julius Erving and Jackie Joyner-Kersee raise money for Saint Philip’s School and Community Center
NBA great Julius Erving and track and field legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee headlined the largest fundraiser of the year for for Saint Philip’s School and Community Center. NBC 5 photojournalist Noah…
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Reflects on the Impact of St. Philip’s School and Community Center in Dallas
Legendary track and field athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee has been a longtime champion of the incredible work done at St. Philip’s School and Community Center. We caught up with the superstar as…
East St. Louis native Jackie Joyner-Kersee continues inspiring beyond athletics
As we celebrate Black History, we are shining a light on an extraordinary athlete from East St. Louis, whose legacy continues to inspire generations. Jackie Joyner-Kersee is a six-time Olympic…
Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee, A Champion for Others
CBN.com Jackie Joyner-Kersee is called the greatest female athlete of the 20th century. “That’s just a title. I know how hard I had to work. If I know that each time…
Lifetime Achievement Award for JJK, Stewards to co-chair 37th Education Salute
If the phrase “never forget where you come from” was a person, her name would be Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Hailing from the “City of Champions,” Joyner-Kersee has become an indisputable icon. …