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Paris Crayton III’s Brothers of Affliction – Nov 5-8, 2026

Paris Crayton III’s Brothers of Affliction – Nov 5-8, 2026

Brothers of Affliction is a powerful and intimate drama about three estranged brothers brought together for one volatile night inside the home that still holds the scars of their childhood. Tyriq wants answers about the father who abandoned them, while Chris and Shane have spent years surviving by refusing to confront the past. As alcohol, anger, and old resentments loosen their defenses, buried memories surface, forcing the brothers to reckon with abuse, violence, abandonment, and the very different ways each learned to survive.

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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Paris Crayton III’s Brothers of Affliction – Nov 5-8, 2026

Brothers of Affliction is a powerful and intimate drama about three estranged brothers brought together for one volatile night inside the home that still holds the scars of their childhood. Tyriq wants answers about the father who abandoned them, while Chris and Shane have spent years surviving by refusing to confront the past. As alcohol, anger, and old resentments loosen their defenses, buried memories surface, forcing the brothers to reckon with abuse, violence, abandonment, and the very different ways each learned to survive.

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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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Exhibit Launch The Building of A Black, Radical, Grassroots Organization – Nov 2, 2026

Exhibit Launch The Building of A Black, Radical, Grassroots Organization – Nov 2, 2026

Come for a sneak peak at the new online exhibit discussing and documenting the organization for Black Struggle’s history. The event will feature discussions about the exhibit and OBS, and an opportunity to give feedback on the exhibit.

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Paris Crayton III’s Brothers of Affliction – Nov 5-8, 2026

Brothers of Affliction is a powerful and intimate drama about three estranged brothers brought together for one volatile night inside the home that still holds the scars of their childhood. Tyriq wants answers about the father who abandoned them, while Chris and Shane have spent years surviving by refusing to confront the past. As alcohol, anger, and old resentments loosen their defenses, buried memories surface, forcing the brothers to reckon with abuse, violence, abandonment, and the very different ways each learned to survive.

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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 Appreciation Night Celebrating the Black Rep – Sept 23, 2026

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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Paris Crayton III’s Brothers of Affliction – Nov 5-8, 2026

Brothers of Affliction is a powerful and intimate drama about three estranged brothers brought together for one volatile night inside the home that still holds the scars of their childhood. Tyriq wants answers about the father who abandoned them, while Chris and Shane have spent years surviving by refusing to confront the past. As alcohol, anger, and old resentments loosen their defenses, buried memories surface, forcing the brothers to reckon with abuse, violence, abandonment, and the very different ways each learned to survive.

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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

What is Democratic Socialism? – Sept 17, 2026

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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Paris Crayton III’s Brothers of Affliction – Nov 5-8, 2026

Brothers of Affliction is a powerful and intimate drama about three estranged brothers brought together for one volatile night inside the home that still holds the scars of their childhood. Tyriq wants answers about the father who abandoned them, while Chris and Shane have spent years surviving by refusing to confront the past. As alcohol, anger, and old resentments loosen their defenses, buried memories surface, forcing the brothers to reckon with abuse, violence, abandonment, and the very different ways each learned to survive.

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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

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

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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Paris Crayton III’s Brothers of Affliction – Nov 5-8, 2026

Brothers of Affliction is a powerful and intimate drama about three estranged brothers brought together for one volatile night inside the home that still holds the scars of their childhood. Tyriq wants answers about the father who abandoned them, while Chris and Shane have spent years surviving by refusing to confront the past. As alcohol, anger, and old resentments loosen their defenses, buried memories surface, forcing the brothers to reckon with abuse, violence, abandonment, and the very different ways each learned to survive.

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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

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.

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Paris Crayton III’s Brothers of Affliction – Nov 5-8, 2026

Brothers of Affliction is a powerful and intimate drama about three estranged brothers brought together for one volatile night inside the home that still holds the scars of their childhood. Tyriq wants answers about the father who abandoned them, while Chris and Shane have spent years surviving by refusing to confront the past. As alcohol, anger, and old resentments loosen their defenses, buried memories surface, forcing the brothers to reckon with abuse, violence, abandonment, and the very different ways each learned to survive.

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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

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.

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Paris Crayton III’s Brothers of Affliction – Nov 5-8, 2026

Brothers of Affliction is a powerful and intimate drama about three estranged brothers brought together for one volatile night inside the home that still holds the scars of their childhood. Tyriq wants answers about the father who abandoned them, while Chris and Shane have spent years surviving by refusing to confront the past. As alcohol, anger, and old resentments loosen their defenses, buried memories surface, forcing the brothers to reckon with abuse, violence, abandonment, and the very different ways each learned to survive.

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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

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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Paris Crayton III’s Brothers of Affliction – Nov 5-8, 2026

Brothers of Affliction is a powerful and intimate drama about three estranged brothers brought together for one volatile night inside the home that still holds the scars of their childhood. Tyriq wants answers about the father who abandoned them, while Chris and Shane have spent years surviving by refusing to confront the past. As alcohol, anger, and old resentments loosen their defenses, buried memories surface, forcing the brothers to reckon with abuse, violence, abandonment, and the very different ways each learned to survive.

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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

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

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

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.

Upcoming Events

Paris Crayton III’s Brothers of Affliction – Nov 5-8, 2026

Brothers of Affliction is a powerful and intimate drama about three estranged brothers brought together for one volatile night inside the home that still holds the scars of their childhood. Tyriq wants answers about the father who abandoned them, while Chris and Shane have spent years surviving by refusing to confront the past. As alcohol, anger, and old resentments loosen their defenses, buried memories surface, forcing the brothers to reckon with abuse, violence, abandonment, and the very different ways each learned to survive.

Read More »

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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