06/05/2026
As the founder of Young Voices with Action (YVWA), Farrakhan Shegog has become one of St. Louis’ most impactful, yet underrecognized, leaders in economic development. While most conversations around public safety focus on policing, Farrakhan is focused on something deeper: ownership, circulation, and opportunity.
Through Black Wall Street 314, he’s creating a real-time model of Black business growth and community reinvestment—right in Wellston. Not theory. Not talk. Ex*****on.
His vision goes beyond events. It’s about building an ecosystem—where housing, business, and leadership development work together to create long-term stability.
On June 27, 2026, Black Wall Street 314 returns to the Historic Wellston Loop. Hundreds will gather. Black-owned businesses will show up. Families will pull up.
But this isn’t just a festival.
It’s a proof of concept.
A real look at what happens when investment comes before intervention.
