Events

“Never Been A Time” Virtual Screening and Discussion

An important documentary which explores the roots and legacy of one of the worst civilian massacres in modern American history. Joining the discussion is local filmmaker Denise Ward-Brown and former alderman Terry Kennedy whose family was a survivor of the infamous massacre.

45th Commemorative Edition Newsletter

The Organization for Black Struggle would like to express our gratitude for all those who have been on the 45-year journey with us. To our members—past, current and those who have joined the ancestors—for their contribu-tions to the freedom struggles. To our supporters who have given us their time, ideas, energies, constructive criticisms and money to ensure our abil-ity to continue the fight.

OBS Presents Uwazi Political Education Series – “Re/re-envisioning Public Safety in the Age of MAGA and Making St. Louis White Again” – May 20, 2025

We will draw on the CAPCR Abolition Series, The People’s Plan, our organizing experiences and other resources to inform a strategy for personal and community safety.

Protect Workers’ Rights Rally – May 3, 2025

Saturday, May 3, 2025 12:45 PM – 2:45 PM CT Join us to celebrate International Workers’ Day by defending the wage increases and paid sick days we won in November!

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Events

41st Anniversary Celebration – “Intensifying the Struggle for BlackPolitical Power & Self-Determination”

The demand for black political power has been ever constant through the various movements–Black liberation,BLACK POWER, Black Lives Matter. This year, St. Louis is poised to elect a Black mayor. In 2023, the City will also reduce the number of alder people by half. New restricting maps will be created for the country based upon the 2020 Census. How will we guarantee racial equity and fair representation of African-Americans in the region? We must organize to ensure our communities are not further left behind!