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Breathe, Release, Heal: Community Breathwork & Meditation Sessions – June 15, 2025

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Breathe, Release, Heal: Community Breathwork & Meditation Sessions – June 15, 2025

Register for the next Breathwork & Meditation session scheduled on Sunday June 15, 2025. One session per person | Limited to 20 participants per session.
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🔴 Spots Now Open for the June 15 Session — Register Today

Can’t make the June 15 session? No worries – your next opportunity to join Breathe, Release, Heal is just around the corner.

🗓️ Remaining Sessions:

✨ Wednesday, July 9 (Registration is open)
✨ Sunday, July 20
✨ Wednesday, August 6
✨ Sunday, August 17
✨ Wednesday, September 3
✨ Sunday, September 14
✨ Tuesday, September 30

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

About the Series

Breathe, Release, Heal is a free, virtual Breathwork & Meditation series led by Saidia Therapy Lady and Azizi Blissett that was created to help you release stress, clear negative energy, and reconnect with your inner peace during these challenging times.

🌍 Online via Zoom
🧘🏾‍♀️ One session per person (to make space for others)
👥 20 participants max per session (first come, first served)
📧 Zoom link sent via confirmation email after you register

✨ No preparation needed—just your breath and presence. Come as you are.

👉 Register now to secure your spot for June 15:
 

 
When
June 15, 2025 from  6:00 PM to  7:00 PM
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OBS Appreciation Night Celebrating the Black Rep – Sept. 23, 2026

Jazz, blues and gospel music carry us through Celie’s odyssey and all who affect her in this landmark musical based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel. Born into a life of brutality in the 19th century American South, Celie perseveres as everyone she loves slips through her fingers. Daring to survive against the odds, she discovers the power of her own voice and that love is worth believing in.

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St. Louis Needs Federal Disaster Relief

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St. Louis Needs Federal Disaster Relief

OBS has been fighting for our members, friends and neighbors who were impacted by the May 16th Tornado. It's past time for real government relief. Our suffering from a fierce tornado is worsened because of bureaucratic politricking.

Trump has the authority to declare St. Louis a disaster area. This would make our city eligible for federal dollars. Your voice is important in getting the attention we need.

Your U.S. Senator and Congressperson needs to hear from you–Today. Let’s put the pressure on them so that we can get some pressure off us.

Find out who your U.S. Senator and Congressperson is. Tell them to work together to get the President’s focus on St. Louis. Our tax dollars should be working for us in our greatest need. Let them hear from us.

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OBS Appreciation Night Celebrating the Black Rep – Sept. 23, 2026

Jazz, blues and gospel music carry us through Celie’s odyssey and all who affect her in this landmark musical based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel. Born into a life of brutality in the 19th century American South, Celie perseveres as everyone she loves slips through her fingers. Daring to survive against the odds, she discovers the power of her own voice and that love is worth believing in.

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Black Leaders Detroit Highlights the 2025 Ride For Equity: Road to Reparations in St. Louis, Honoring the Legacy of Black Wall Street

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Black Leaders Detroit Highlights the 2025 Ride For Equity: Road to Reparations in St. Louis, Honoring the Legacy of Black Wall Street

St. Louis, MO — Black Leaders Detroit (BLD) is proud to announce the launch of the 2025 Ride For Equity: Road to Reparations, an extraordinary cross-country bike ride dedicated to raising awareness and support for Black entrepreneurs. Beginning on May 31, 2025, this transformative five-week journey will commence in Tulsa, OK, and conclude near Independence Day at Wall Street in New York City.

In partnership with the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc., Upsilon Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Organization for Black Struggle, and the NAACP of St. Louis County, BLD is honored to start this journey in St. Louis, a city committed to fostering equity and opportunity for all. This ambitious 35-day ride brings together cyclists, community leaders, and supporters from across the nation to move for the movement and advocate for closing the racial capital gap

“We are excited to embark on this monumental journey with our various St. Louis partners.” said Dwan Dandridge, CEO of Black Leaders Detroit. “Together, we can honor the past, inspire the present, and create a future rooted in fairness and equitable access to opportunity.”

A Legacy of Advocacy and Impact Since 2020, BLD has organized an annual 377-mile bike ride from Detroit to the Mackinac Policy Conference, spotlighting the barriers entrepreneurs of African descent face in accessing capital. Last year,
over 250 participants joined the six-mile kickoff event, with 15 dedicated riders completing one or more full days of the journey. Building on this legacy, the 2025 Ride For Equity elevates the mission to a national scale, fostering action and
dialogue from Black Wall Street to Wall Street. 

Community Events and “Speak For Yourself” Forums The journey will feature community conversations titled “Speak For Yourself” in key cities along the route. These forums have proven instrumental in fostering understanding and building bridges across diverse communities. St. Louis forum will be hosted by the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc and the Upsilon Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, on Sunday, June 8th at 5pm. The discussion will take place at the Omega Center, 3900 Goodfellow Blvd, St. Louis, MO, 63120.

Join Us in St. Louis We invite local media, influencers, and community members to cover and participate in this historic ride.

Call to Action Black Leaders Detroit invites everyone to join this transformative journey by riding, volunteering, donating, or sharing the mission. More details about the 2025 Ride For Equity can be found at ride4equity.org. Together, let’s honor the legacy of Black Wall Street and ride for equity, justice, and economic empowerment.

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OBS Appreciation Night Celebrating the Black Rep – Sept. 23, 2026

Jazz, blues and gospel music carry us through Celie’s odyssey and all who affect her in this landmark musical based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel. Born into a life of brutality in the 19th century American South, Celie perseveres as everyone she loves slips through her fingers. Daring to survive against the odds, she discovers the power of her own voice and that love is worth believing in.

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

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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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Upcoming Events

OBS Appreciation Night Celebrating the Black Rep – Sept. 23, 2026

Jazz, blues and gospel music carry us through Celie’s odyssey and all who affect her in this landmark musical based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel. Born into a life of brutality in the 19th century American South, Celie perseveres as everyone she loves slips through her fingers. Daring to survive against the odds, she discovers the power of her own voice and that love is worth believing in.

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

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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.
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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.)

Upcoming Events

OBS Appreciation Night Celebrating the Black Rep – Sept. 23, 2026

Jazz, blues and gospel music carry us through Celie’s odyssey and all who affect her in this landmark musical based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel. Born into a life of brutality in the 19th century American South, Celie perseveres as everyone she loves slips through her fingers. Daring to survive against the odds, she discovers the power of her own voice and that love is worth believing in.

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45th Commemorative Edition Newsletter Pt. 1

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45th Commemorative Edition Newsletter Pt. 1

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 Appreciation Night Celebrating the Black Rep – Sept. 23, 2026

Jazz, blues and gospel music carry us through Celie’s odyssey and all who affect her in this landmark musical based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel. Born into a life of brutality in the 19th century American South, Celie perseveres as everyone she loves slips through her fingers. Daring to survive against the odds, she discovers the power of her own voice and that love is worth believing in.

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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

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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

  • Tuesday May 20, 2025
  • 6 - 7:30 PM CST
  • Rowan Community Center - 1401 Rowan Avenue, 63112
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.

Upcoming Events

OBS Appreciation Night Celebrating the Black Rep – Sept. 23, 2026

Jazz, blues and gospel music carry us through Celie’s odyssey and all who affect her in this landmark musical based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel. Born into a life of brutality in the 19th century American South, Celie perseveres as everyone she loves slips through her fingers. Daring to survive against the odds, she discovers the power of her own voice and that love is worth believing in.

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Protect Workers’ Rights Rally – May 3, 2025

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Protect Workers’ Rights Rally – May 3, 2025

  • SEIU Healthcare, 5585 Pershing Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63112
  • Saturday, May 3, 2025
  • 12:45 PM - 2:45 PM CT
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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Upcoming Events

OBS Appreciation Night Celebrating the Black Rep – Sept. 23, 2026

Jazz, blues and gospel music carry us through Celie’s odyssey and all who affect her in this landmark musical based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel. Born into a life of brutality in the 19th century American South, Celie perseveres as everyone she loves slips through her fingers. Daring to survive against the odds, she discovers the power of her own voice and that love is worth believing in.

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

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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

Upcoming Events

OBS Appreciation Night Celebrating the Black Rep – Sept. 23, 2026

Jazz, blues and gospel music carry us through Celie’s odyssey and all who affect her in this landmark musical based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel. Born into a life of brutality in the 19th century American South, Celie perseveres as everyone she loves slips through her fingers. Daring to survive against the odds, she discovers the power of her own voice and that love is worth believing in.

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

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

  • VIA Zoom
  • May 7, 2025
  • 5:30 pm PT, 6:30 MT, 7:30 CT, 8:30 ET, Mon, May 7, 2025
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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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Upcoming Events

OBS Appreciation Night Celebrating the Black Rep – Sept. 23, 2026

Jazz, blues and gospel music carry us through Celie’s odyssey and all who affect her in this landmark musical based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel. Born into a life of brutality in the 19th century American South, Celie perseveres as everyone she loves slips through her fingers. Daring to survive against the odds, she discovers the power of her own voice and that love is worth believing in.

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