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.
Join the 45th anniversary celebration of OBS and the Youth Council for Positive Development. January 25, 2025 – This event will be both virtual and In-person that requires advance tickets. No tickets will be sold at the door. Register Today.
Pamoja Session 10th Anniversary of the Ferguson Uprising – Sunday, July 21, 2024
Free & Open to the Public
All hands and feet on board Community Rally to Re-Elect the First Black US Congresswoman of Missouri, Cori Bush – 1st Congressional District.
Beloved Community United Methodist Church – 3115 Park Ave., St.Louis, MO 63104
Organization for Black Struggle
P.O. Box 5277
St. Louis, MO 63115
(314) 367-5959 | contactus@obs-stl.org