Getting Organized to Organize – January 11, 2025

December 31, 2024November 26, 2024 by obs_mgmt

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Getting Organized to Organize – January 11, 2025

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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!

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August 4, 2026 is Election Day in Missouri

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

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

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.

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.

Pamoja Session 10th Anniversary of the Ferguson Uprising – July 21, 2024

July 11, 2024 by obs_mgmt

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Pamoja Session 10th Anniversary of the Ferguson Uprising – July 21, 2024

Pamoja Session 10th Anniversary of the Ferguson Uprising – Sunday, July 21, 2024

Rowan Community Center – 1401 Rowan Center, St. Louis, MO, 63112

Free & Open to the Public

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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.

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.

Community Rally to Re-Elect MO Congresswoman Cori Bush – July 20, 2024

July 18, 2024July 11, 2024 by obs_mgmt

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Community Rally to Re-Elect MO Congresswoman Cori Bush – July 20, 2024

All hands and feet on board Community Rally to Re-Elect the First Black US Congresswoman of Missouri, Cori Bush – 1st Congressional District.

This historic event is coordinated by the Universal African Peoples Organization (UAPO) with support of the Organization for Black Struggle, Coalition of Black Trade Unionist, End Mass Incarceration, Homer G. Phillips Nurses Alumni Inc., Action Reunion 2024, Tauheed Youth Organization, Campaign for Human Dignity, Sabayet Community Center and Manasseh Ministry.

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OBS Statement on March 2026 Youth Detainment

UMSL CANCELS THE 46TH ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR BLACK STRUGGLE

45th Commemorative Edition Newsletter Pt.2

Application deadline for new Civilian Oversight Board – April 15

April 9, 2024 by obs_mgmt

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Application deadline for new Civilian Oversight Board – April 15

The main duties of the COB are to:

Oversee and evaluate the Division of Civilian Oversight, Division of Corrections, Division of Police and other law enforcement and investigatory bodies as may be necessary.
Observe, evaluate and make recommendations concerning the work of the Division of Civilian Oversight, Division of Corrections, Police Department, and other law enforcement and investigatory bodies

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OBS Statement on March 2026 Youth Detainment

UMSL CANCELS THE 46TH ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR BLACK STRUGGLE

45th Commemorative Edition Newsletter Pt.2

42nd Anniversary Celebration

February 24, 2022January 25, 2022 by obs_mgmt

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42nd Anniversary Celebration

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OBS Statement on March 2026 Youth Detainment

UMSL CANCELS THE 46TH ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR BLACK STRUGGLE

45th Commemorative Edition Newsletter Pt.2

St. Louis Mayoral Candidates Forum with Tishaura Jones

March 22, 2021March 17, 2021 by Jamala Rogers

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St. Louis Mayoral Candidates Forum with Tishaura Jones

Sat. March 27, 2021 Noon CST

The St. Louis Community Justice Coalition (CJC) is hosting its second mayoral forum for the two candidates who received the votes necessary to advance to the April 6 General Election. This mayoral forum will focus on public safety and the St. Louis departments responsible for ensuring fairness and safety of all our citizens.

Community Justice Coalition Members, organizations listed for identification purposes only:

Rev. Dr. Linden Bowie, Missionary Baptist State Convention of Missouri • Rev. Dr. Spencer Lamar Booker, Social Action Commission of The Afri-can Methodist Episcopal Church • Reverend Darryl Gray, Social Justice Commission, Progressive Missionary Baptist State Convention • Jay Ozier & Lew Moye, Coalition of Black Trade Unionist • Jamala Rogers, Organization for Black Struggle • Walle Amusa, Campaign for Respect, Fairness and Human Dignity • Willie Boyd, End Mass Incarceration • Amir Brandy, RealStlNews / Peacekeepers • Zaki Baruti, The Universal African Peoples Organization • Jerryl Christmas, Attorney at Law • Martha West, Community Block Unit #302 • Carol Jackson, Pashon Consulting, Inc.

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August 4, 2026 is Election Day in Missouri

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

Graduate Internship for the Organization for Black Struggle Archive Project

The Organization for Black Struggle (OBS) is seeking a summer intern to work with the team on a collaborative project with several partners. They include, but are not limited to, the UMSL Museum Department, the State Historical Society of Missouri (SHSMO), and We Are St. Louis. The team will include interns working with our partners.

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

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Organization for Black Struggle
P.O. Box 5277
St. Louis, MO 63115
(314) 367-5959 | contactus@obs-stl.org

How to be an Activist (Online Workshop)

February 20, 2021 by Jamala Rogers

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How to be an Activist (Online Workshop)

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August 4, 2026 is Election Day in Missouri

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

Graduate Internship for the Organization for Black Struggle Archive Project

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

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Organization for Black Struggle
P.O. Box 5277
St. Louis, MO 63115
(314) 367-5959 | contactus@obs-stl.org

“Never Been A Time” Virtual Screening and Discussion

January 23, 2021 by Jamala Rogers

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“Never Been A Time” Virtual Screening and Discussion

An important documentary which explores the roots and legacy of one of the worst civilian massacres in modern American history. Joining the discussion is local filmmaker Denise Ward-Brown and former alderman Terry Kennedy whose family was a survivor of the infamous massacre.

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August 4, 2026 is Election Day in Missouri

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

Graduate Internship for the Organization for Black Struggle Archive Project

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

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Organization for Black Struggle
P.O. Box 5277
St. Louis, MO 63115
(314) 367-5959 | contactus@obs-stl.org

41st Anniversary Celebration – “Intensifying the Struggle for BlackPolitical Power & Self-Determination”

January 17, 2021January 17, 2021 by Jamala Rogers

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41st Anniversary Celebration – “Intensifying the Struggle for BlackPolitical Power & Self-Determination”

The demand for black political power has been ever constant through the various movements–Black liberation,BLACK POWER, Black Lives Matter. This year, St. Louis is poised to elect a Black mayor. In 2023, the City will also reduce the number of alder people by half. New restricting maps will be created for the country based upon the 2020 Census. How will we guarantee racial equity and fair representation of African-Americans in the region? We must organize to ensure our communities are not further left behind!

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August 4, 2026 is Election Day in Missouri

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

Graduate Internship for the Organization for Black Struggle Archive Project

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

Sign up for Updates

Organization for Black Struggle
P.O. Box 5277
St. Louis, MO 63115
(314) 367-5959 | contactus@obs-stl.org

Screening of the First Rainbow Coalition’

January 23, 2021December 3, 2020 by Jamala Rogers

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Screening of the First Rainbow Coalition’

The First Rainbow Coalition charts the history and legacy of a groundbreaking multi-racial coalition that rocked Chicago in the 1960s. Comprised of activists from the Black Panthers, the Young Patriots (southern whites), and the Young Lords (a former Puerto Rican street gang), this formation briefly united poor blacks, whites, and Latinos around common issues facing their communities before being destroyed by police sabotage. Building a strong, radical multiracial movement will be critical in a post-trump world. What lessons can we learn from the brothers and sisters who founded the first Rainbow Coalition.

FRIDAY December 4, 2020 7:00 pm CST

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Organization for Black Struggle
P.O. Box 5277
St. Louis, MO 63115
(314) 367-5959 | contactus@obs-stl.org