Black community comes through for neighbors after storm

Black community comes through for neighbors after storm

The May 16 tornado was indiscriminate in its path of destruction, ripping through communities of many kinds during its 20-mile rampage. The storm left most of its damage in north St. Louis, home to historic Black neighborhoods and residents who have lived there for generations. Within hours, African American neighbors, business owners, philanthropists — and even kids with lemonade stands — were mobilizing across the devastated area, driving a sw…