News
M4BL Reparations Call
On Juneteenth 2017 (Monday, June 19th) Black people across the country will take back land and reclaim space, from vacant lots to empty school buildings. We are taking back land that should be used for the good of the people; land that has historically been denied to Black people.
Celebrating Malcolm X’s legacy and ALD
Every year OBS celebrates Malcolm X/African Liberation Day to lift up the legacy of Brother Malcolm X and to talk about issues confronting Africa and the African Diaspora. We decided to build off our anniversary them of “Sankofa – Appreciating our Legacy to Make Black Lives Matter.
Announcing the 2017 Jamala Rogers Young Visionary
The recipient of the 2017 Jamala Rogers Young Visionary Award will be announced at the annual Summer Ma’at Saturday Youth Program’s Open House on Saturday, June 3 at 11 am. The Open House kicks off the 8-week youth program for ages 4-16 years and will be held at the Rowan Community Center, 1401 Rowan Avenue (63112). Registration for the youth program starts at 10 am. Food, fun and games!
