Jackie Joyner Kersee Youth Center

This segment of the walking tour covered the Jackie Joyner Kersee Youth Center. The center features sports programs, music programs, a workout facility, dance programs, charity events, a community garden, and more. The center is named for Jackie Joyner-Kersee, who was an Olympic Gold metalist in track and field who was born in East St. Louis and became an advocate for children after her Olympic career. The mission of the center is "to provide youth, adults, and families with the resources to improve their quality of life and enhance communities globally, with special attention directed to Greater, East St. Louis, Illinois," according to their website.