St. Louis Marks 30th Anniversary of Srebrenica Genocide with Solemn Commemoration and Silent March
The article was published in Sarajevo Times on July 17, 2025. A solemn commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Srebrenica Genocide took place in St. Louis, Missouri, on July 12 at the historic Soldiers Memorial Museum. The program was organized by the Srebrenica Remembrance Coalition in St Louis, a diverse consortium of 16 organizations, including […]
‘An obligation to tell our story’: St. Louis’ Bosnian population remembers genocide on 30th anniversary
On the 30th anniversary of the only recognized European genocide since the Second World War, the large Bosnian population of St. Louis gathered outside Soldiers’ Memorial to honor their families.
St. Louis Bosnians gather to remember the Srebrenica genocide 30 years later
A solemn March of Remembrance for the Srebrenica genocide was held in downtown St. Louis on the 30th anniversary of the tragedy, Saturday, July 12, 2025.
St. Louis CITY SC Sends Defender Selmir Pidro on Loan to FK Velež Mostar
St. Louis CITY SC agreed to a new loan deal for defender Selmir Pidro with Bosnian Premier League side FK Velež Mostar. The loan runs through the end of December 2025, which coincides with the conclusion of Pidro’s contract with CITY SC. “Selmir has the chance to continue developing in a familiar and competitive environment […]
Remembering Srebrenica, together: A survivor and an ally reflect 30 years later
In the article, a survivor of the Srebrenica genocide and a committed ally reflect on the 30-year legacy of the atrocity, emphasizing the importance of remembrance, the responsibility of allies to support truth-telling, and the ongoing need to confront genocide denial—particularly in places like St. Louis, home to a large Bosnian diaspora community.
30 years after the Srebrenica massacre, St. Louis remembers the genocide and its victims
Thirty years after the Srebrenica genocide, the St. Louis Bosnian community is marking the anniversary with a series of remembrance events led by the Srebrenica Remembrance Coalition. The article highlights how St. Louis—home to one of the largest Bosnian diaspora populations—continues to carry deep intergenerational trauma from the war, with survivors like Elvir Ahmetovic sharing […]
Bosnian Journeys: A Musical Tribute to Remembrance and Resilience
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Honors the 30th Anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide 2 June 2025 (St. Louis, Missouri, USA) – As the world prepares to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, a poignant and powerful collaboration unfolded last night in the heart of the American Midwest before an audience of 600 guests, sponsored […]
Midwest BankCentre Contributes $10,000 to Center for Bosnian Studies
Saint Louis University has received a $10,000 contribution from Midwest BankCentre to support the relocation of the Center for Bosnian Studies from Fontbonne University to SLU this summer. The gift was presented by Marsha Benney, chief financial officer of Midwest BankCentre, during a ceremony held at Fontbonne on May 27.
The Center for Bosnian Studies to continue collecting artifacts, oral histories at SLU
Fontbonne University has been home to the Center for Bosnian Studies since its opening in 2022. After Fontbonne announced its closing last year, the center has partnered with St. Louis University. Adna Karamehic-Oates, director of the Center for Bosnian Studies, told St. Louis on the Air that the move makes sense for the center and its mission. […]
The Center for Bosnian Studies to continue collecting artifacts, oral histories at SLU
Fontbonne University has been home to the Center for Bosnian Studies since its opening in 2022. After Fontbonne announced its closing last year, the center has partnered with St. Louis University.