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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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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

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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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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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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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Memorial Service for Martha Jane West – May 17, 2025

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Memorial Service for Martha Jane West – May 17, 2025

  • May 17, 2025
  • 2:00 PM
  • Lane Tabernacle CME Church | 910 N. Newstead Ave., St. Louis, MO

*Repast Immediately after service

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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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Movement Builders Bootcamp – May 17-18, 2025

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

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

  • The Griot Museum of Black History - 2505 St. Louis Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63106
  • April 8 - May 23, 2025
  • 10 AM - 4 PM
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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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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Organization for Black Struggle & Youth Council for Positive Development 45th Anniversary Celebration – January 25, 2025

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Organization for Black Struggle & Youth Council for Positive Development 45th Anniversary Celebration – January 25, 2025

  • January 25, 2025
  • 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  • 2319 Chouteau Avenue St.Louis, MO 63103

Join the 45th anniversary celebration of OBS and the Youth Council for Positive Development. Robin D.G. Kelley will be our distinguished guest speaker. This is both a virtual and in-person event that requires advance tickets. No tickets will be sold at the door

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Recent Posts

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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Getting Organized to Organize – January 11, 2025

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Getting Organized to Organize – January 11, 2025

  • Rowan Community Center - 1401 Rowan Avenue, St. Louis, MO
  • 12:00 - 1:30 PM CST

Back by Popular Demand!

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

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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

Recent Posts

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

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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.

Recent Posts

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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