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

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

  • Sept 23, 2026
  • The Edison Theater @ Washington University's Campus - 6465 Frosyth Avenue
  • Reception @ 5:30 PM - Showing @ 7:00 PM CST
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 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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What is Democratic Socialism? – Sept 17, 2026

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What is Democratic Socialism? – Sept 17, 2026

  • September 17, 2026
  • Virtual Event
  • 8:00 PM EST/ 7:00 PM CST/ 5:00 PM PST
What is Democratic Socialism? Explore the answer with leading organizers and thinkers. Register to watch this Virtual Event.

Moderated by Susan Kang, the panel will feature Chris Maisano, Bill Fletcher, Jr., Barbara Smith, and New York Assemblymember Diana Moreno alongside Alex Caputo-Pearl, Jeremy Cohan, Kristian Hernandez, Jose Alejandro La Luz, Grace Mausser, and Jana Silverman.

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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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Democracy Matters – Updates on Local control of the St. Louis Police Dept. – Sept 10, 2026

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Democracy Matters – Updates on Local control of the St. Louis Police Dept. – Sept 10, 2026

  • September 10, 2026
  • Deconess Center - 1000 N. Vandeventer
Updates on lawsuits against local control of the SLMPD, on the functioning of the Civilian Oversight Board and the Division of Civilian Oversight.
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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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Mourning Mill Creek – Aug 14 & 15, 2026

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Mourning Mill Creek – Aug 14 & 15, 2026

  • August 14 - 16, 2026
  • Jefferson Avenue Mission Theater - 2241 Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63104
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.
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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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Project Her Name Matters Presents – Town Hall – Aug 8, 2026

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

  • August 8, 2026
  • 2677 Dunn Rd., St. Louis, MO, 63136
  • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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.
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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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The Golden Era of Black Radio presented by the National Black Radio Hall of Fame – Aug 8, 2026

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

  • August 8, 2026
  • Post Dispatch Building - Tucker & Cole, St. Louis, MO, 63106
  • 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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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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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August 4, 2026 is Election Day in Missouri

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August 4, 2026 is Election Day in Missouri

Get informed about candidates and amendments for this years special election.
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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.

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Smoke & Spice Celebrating Lois Conley at 80 – Aug 1st, 2026

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Smoke & Spice Celebrating Lois Conley at 80 – Aug 1st, 2026

  • August 1, 2026
  • The Griot Museum of Black History - 2505 St. Louis Avee., St. Louis, MO, 63106
  • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
A cultural fundraiser honoring one of St. Louis’ most influential historians, museum leaders, and community advocates.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of bold flavors, rich history, live entertainment, and legacy as we honor a visionary whose life work continues to inspire and transform our community.

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

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

  • Deaconness Center - 1000 N. Vandeventer
  • April 9, 2026
  • 6:00 - 8:00 PM

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.

This event also marks the launch of the OBS Archives Project, preserving the history and impact of grassroots struggle for justice.

Panelists:
Janey Archey
John Chasnoff
Terry Kennedy
Jamala Rogers

 

This event will be held in person with a virtual attendance option available.

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

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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.

Join us to learn more about the Board of Police Commissioners, the overreach on the city’s budget and how community can help stop the state using SLMPD to steal our money and resources!

Location: The Northside Movement Center 5939 Goodfellow Blvd. St. Louis, 63147

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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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