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Speak For Yourself: A Ride For Equity Event – June 8, 2025

Speak For Yourself: A Ride For Equity Event – June 8, 2025

Speak For Yourself is a community conversation focused on building relationships around equity and inclusion, specifically when it comes to the need for equitable funding practices for entrepreneurs of African descent.

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Breathe, Release, Heal: Community Breathwork & Meditation Sessions – June 4, 2025

Breathe, Release, Heal: Community Breathwork & Meditation Sessions – June 4, 2025

In these challenging times, we all need a space to breathe and connect inward. Join us for a free, community-centered Breathwork & Meditation Series designed to help you release stress, clear negativity, and reconnect with your inner peace.

Each group session provides simple, effective tools to help you continue the practice beyond our one hour together. Guided by Saidia Therapylady and Azizi Blissett, you’ll experience powerful breathwork and meditation techniques that support emotional release and deep self-connection—especially during these turbulent times.

Session Frequency and Dates

Sign up for 1 one-hour session during the series, offered from May 18 – September 30. Sessions take place twice a month on alternating weeks—one weekday and one weekend option—to accommodate different schedules.

🌿 Space is limited to 20 participants per session and is available on a first come, first served basis.

🌿 Participants may register for one session only to ensure access for more members of the community.

📍 Virtual via Zoom (Registration Required)

Next Session: Wednesday, June 4, 2024
6 PM CT / 7 PM ET

Come as you are. Bring an open heart. Let’s reclaim our joy together.

📝 Register to secure your spot
💛 Free & open to all community members

Remaining Dates in the Series

  • Sunday, June 15
  • Wednesday, July 9
  • Sunday, July 20
  • Wednesday, August 6
  • Sunday, August 17
  • Wednesday, September 3
  • Sunday, September 14
  • Tuesday, September 30

(Registration for each session opens approximately 2 weeks in advance.)

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45th Commemorative Edition Newsletter

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 contributions to the freedom struggles. To our supporters who have given us their time, ideas, energies, constructive criticisms and money to ensure our ability to continue the fight.

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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

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.

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Protect Workers’ Rights Rally – May 3, 2025

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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PHACTS’ 2025 2nd Annual Pruitt – Igoe Memorial Walk – May 4, 2025

PHACTS’ 2025 2nd Annual Pruitt – Igoe Memorial Walk – May 4, 2025

PHACTS’ 2025 2nd Annual Pruitt – Igoe Memorial Walk – May 4, 2025

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Webinar: The Threat of Charter Schools – May 7, 2025

Webinar: The Threat of Charter Schools – May 7, 2025

The near total privatization of New Orleans public schools had devastating consequences for communities, teaching staff, and students. Charter schools are linked to right-wing forces that seem unconcerned with effects of school closings. They are part of a greater scheme to privatize Medicare, the postal service, and parks and forests and affect other benefits that all should enjoy.
Charter schools can undermine public school financing via “sweeps” contracts and excessive lease agreements. It is possible to improve working conditions at charter schools through organizing, negotiating, and striking when necessary. The webinar will explore tactics and strategy for resisting school closures.
 
Hear from …
 
• Dave Cash, President, United Teachers of New Orleans
• Karen Francisco, Advocates for Public Education Policy (Colorado)
• Casandra Ulbrich, Ph.D., Network for Public Education
• Chris Baehrend, Chicago Teachers Union, Local 1, IFT-AFT/AFL-CIO
• Jitu Brown, Journey for Justice, Chicago Board of Education
• Don Fitz, Green Party of St. Louis (moderator)

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Memorial Service for Martha Jane West – May 17, 2025

Memorial Service for Martha Jane West – May 17, 2025

*Repast Immediately after service

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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 contributions to the freedom struggles. To our supporters who have given us their time, ideas, energies, constructive criticisms and money to ensure our ability to continue the fight.

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Missouri Officials Seize Control of St. Louis Police, in Latest Bid to Shutter Local Reforms

It has taken nearly a decade for St. Louis’ Civilian Oversight Board to find the footing needed to effectively investigate police misconduct and give residents the tools to hold police accountable, says board member Keith Rose. The city established the board in the years following the Black Lives Matter protests in nearby Ferguson, where grassroots organizers amplified calls to end police violence.

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Movement Builders Bootcamp – May 17-18, 2025

Movement Builders Bootcamp – May 17-18, 2025

Registration deadline: May 13, 2025 Whether you’re looking to start your organizing journey, clarify your purpose, or strengthen your existing skills, this two-day bootcamp will equip you with the knowledge and tools to make a real difference. Join Missouri Workers Center in St. Louis to learn how working people can build the power needed to create meaningful change at work and in their communities.

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Shutter and Sound: The Jazz Photography of Bob Willoughby Exhibit April 8 – May 23, 2025

Shutter and Sound: The Jazz Photography of Bob Willoughby Exhibit April 8 – May 23, 2025

Explore the compelling world of the 1950’s jazz scene.@ the Griot Museum of Black History April 8th – May 23, 2025 Tuesdays – Saturdays 10am – 4pm

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