Organization for Black Struggle & Youth Council for Positive Development 45th Anniversary Celebration – January 25, 2025
- January 25, 2025
- 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- 2319 Chouteau Avenue St.Louis, MO 63103
Join the 45th anniversary celebration of OBS and the Youth Council for Positive Development. Robin D.G. Kelley will be our distinguished guest speaker. This is both a virtual and in-person event that requires advance tickets. No tickets will be sold at the door
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