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!

Mourning Mill Creek – Aug 14 & 15, 2026

A tribute to St. Louis Mill Creek community that was destroyed in the mid-20th century due to urban renewal, displacing its vibrant African American residents.

Project Her Name Matters Presents – Town Hall – Aug 8, 2026

How does the epidemic of missing Black women and girls impact the St. Louis region and what can we do about it? The Her Name Matters Town Hall event will cover these topics and more, bringing together Jamala Rogers of the Organization for Black Struggle, State Senator Angela Mosley (Sponsor of the Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls Task Force), and Sara White of the Salvation Army Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative for an in-depth discussion on this urgent crisis.

The Golden Era of Black Radio presented by the National Black Radio Hall of Fame – Aug 8, 2026

This exciting fundraising event will feature a heartfelt tribute to the late Doug Eason and will bring together many of the legendary voices heard on local radio stations, along with several pioneers of the industry.

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