Events

Organization for Black Struggle & Youth Council for Positive Development 45th Anniversary Celebration – January 25, 2025

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

OBS Statement on March 2026 Youth Detainment

We are outraged over the treatment of youth last weekend by the Mayor of St. Louis and SLMPD. After incidents were reported in North City, South City, and Downtown on 314 Day Weekend, the Mayor put a 10pm curfew in place for Downtown the following weekend. As a result, 23 youth from ages 11 to 17 were threatened, harassed, zip-tied, thrown into SLMPD vehicles, and taken to a non-disclosed location.

UMSL CANCELS THE 46TH ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR BLACK STRUGGLE

St. Louis – The 46th anniversary celebration of the Organization for Black Struggle was rescheduled due to the January snowstorm. This year’s event marked a significant departure from previous celebrations: the dinner portion was eliminated, and for the first time, the event included a partnership with the Museum Department of the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL).

45th Commemorative Edition Newsletter Pt.2

To the members of the OBS—both past and present, as well as those who have made their transition—we stand on their shoulders. In the spirit of Imani, we value their contributions to the freedom struggles.

Events

Getting Organized to Organize – January 11, 2025

Back by Popular Demand!

Join us for an empowering training workshop with veteran organizer, Jamala Rogers.

Are you ready to be more effective in making a difference in 2025? This workshop is designed to help you build the skills and strategies needed to elevate your impact and achieve meaningful change.

Whether you’re a seasoned activist or new to organizing, this session will provide valuable insights to help you take your efforts to the next level. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the best!

FROM PROTEST TO POLICY: The Struggle for Local Control Continues – 4/9/26

Join us for an important conversation examining the ongoing fight for community control and police accountability. Beginning with the police killing of Marilyn Banks, this panel will trace the organizing strategies led by the Coalition Against Police Crimes & Repression (CACPR) to advance local control and establish an independent civilian oversight board.

Reject The Takeover Mass Emergency Meeting – 4/1/2026

The Board of Police Commissioners is demanding $250-350 million of OUR tax dollars to fund police. St. Louisans are coming together to stop this attack and demand that St. Louis City’s budget go towards services and resources that actually help our communities–things like mental health service expansion, Right to Counsel, and funding for a just recovery in North City.

NMC Ribbon Cutting & Community Open House – 2/27/2026

Friday, Feb 27 from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm CST Celebrate the grand opening of the Northside Movement Center, the new shared home for Action St. Louis & ArchCity Defenders!

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