Books and Breakfast | February | Marcus Garvey
Feb
27
9:00 am09:00

Books and Breakfast | February | Marcus Garvey

  • OFallon YMCA

The last Saturday of each month is dedicated to Books and Breakfast, a community event for the Greater St. Louis area. Facilitated by HandsUpUnited, the goal of B&B is to cultivate an environment that promotes connectivity and open dialogue surrounding social justice issues, political theory, and educational development.

If you have not experienced this amazing program, please stop by and learn a little bit about Marcus Garvey and HandsUp United.

handsupunited.org

 

CLOSING RECEPTION "State of Denial" w/HandsUp United
Jan
20
6:00 pm18:00

CLOSING RECEPTION "State of Denial" w/HandsUp United

  • ThoughtWorks San Francisco

Join Hands Up United + curator/director Ashara Ekundayo + artist Mark Harris for the closing reception and artist talk for "State of Denial"

Omi Gallery SF at ThoughtWorks San Francisco 

WEDNESDAY, JAN 20th, 6:00-9:00pm. FREE.  Open to the public.

About "State of Denial"
I began this series in the wake of the shooting death of Michael Brown by police in Ferguson, MO. It is a cathartic response to the recent surge of murders of unarmed African American men by police in the United States. These events forced me to examine my own ideas about “post–racial” America and its promise of “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” for all. After this examination I found myself with two choices: stay ignorant, and believe the illusion that America is and always has been great and democratic; or do some research and discover the ugly truth about the history of white supremacy and institutionalized racism at the roots of American society. This body of work explores the continued effects of that legacy today. It is meant to challenge us as citizens to cultivate discussion, civic engagement and action.
- Mark Harris

About Omi Gallery SF @ Thoughtworks
Omi Gallery at ThoughtWorks San Francisco is a creative partnership with Impact Hub Oakland exploring cultural equity, tech innovation, and social change through exhibition and dialogue. 

Books and Breakfast | October | Black Panthers
Oct
15
3:00 pm15:00

Books and Breakfast | October | Black Panthers

During the last Saturday of EVERY month, we host our FREE Books and Breakfast event where we serve warm breakfast platters to community members and give away Black and Brown liberation books.

Join us:

October 31st . 9AM-11AM . O'Fallon Park Boathouse.

Theme : Black Panthers

We are looking for volunteers to help us with this event. Please sign up here: http://handsupunited.ivolunteer.com/bnbstl

Cary Ball Jr. Candle Light Vigil
Aug
18
8:00 pm20:00

Cary Ball Jr. Candle Light Vigil

  • Carr St & N 8th St Saint Louis, MO

Tonight we will help up lift Cary Ball Jr. as we celebrate his day of birth with his family at 8pm. Downtown on 8th and Carr. 

Roy Clay Sr. Graduation Ceremony
Aug
15
Aug 16

Roy Clay Sr. Graduation Ceremony

  • Lockerdome

Join us in celebration of our heroic students for their Roy Clay Sr. Graduation Ceremony Sunday, August 16th 5-7PM @ Lockerdome 1221 Washington Ave in downtown Saint Louis.

#UnitedWeFight Sunday: 8/9/2015
Aug
9
11:00 am11:00

#UnitedWeFight Sunday: 8/9/2015

11:00am: Silent March @ Canfield to Greater St. Mark’s Church, 9950 Glen Owen Dr. in support of the Mike Brown Jr. Memorial Weekend
1:00pm: The People’s Brunch @ W. Florissant Ave.
7:30pm: Clergy Discussion with Cornel West @ Greater St. Mark’s Church, 9950 Glen Owen Dr.
8:00pm: Ferguson Is Everywhere Concert @ Fubar, 3108 Locust St.

#UnitedWeFight Saturday: 8/8/2015
Aug
8
11:00 am11:00

#UnitedWeFight Saturday: 8/8/2015

11:00am: Youth Chalk Out @ Forest Park Visitor’s Center
2:00pm: March from Vonderrit Memorial to Block Party (March @ Shaw Blvd. & Klemm St., Block Party at corner of Grand Blvd. and Arsenal St.)
7:00pm: Ferguson Rocks Concert @ Ready Room, 4195 Manchester Ave.

#UnitedWeFight Friday: 8/7/2015
Aug
7
10:00 am10:00

#UnitedWeFight Friday: 8/7/2015

10:00am: Youth Art Build @ O’Fallon Park (Boathouse), 2001 E Harris Ave
3:00pm: Memorial Build @ Kajieme Memorial, corner of Riverview Blvd. and McLaran Ave.
6:00pm: Policing for Black + LGBTQ Liberation @ UMSL Millennial Student Center, SGA Chamber
8:00pm: Whose Streets Documentary @ Nine Network, 3653 Olive St.

#UNITEDWEFIGHT AUGUST 7-10
Aug
7
Aug 10

#UNITEDWEFIGHT AUGUST 7-10

#UNITEDWEFIGHT

It has been almost one year since the murder of Michael Brown, Jr. and the uprising that followed. Our movement has grown immensely and here in Ferguson and St. Louis, we continue to fight for all those who have been lost. From August 7-10th, we will stand together, united in purpose, as we uphold our commitment to this movement for Black Lives.

3 1/2 MINUTES 10 BULLETS - A VIEWING WITH THE PARENTS OF JORDAN DAVIS
Aug
6
7:00 pm19:00

3 1/2 MINUTES 10 BULLETS - A VIEWING WITH THE PARENTS OF JORDAN DAVIS

  • Wash U Laboratory Sciences Building Rm. 300


Directed by Marc Silver, powerful exclusive footage from a riveting trial with intimate, observational scenes of Jordan’s parents, Ron and Lucy. We see firsthand how difficult it is for them to grapple with unimaginable loss while fighting for justice for their son.

Community Kickoff for the New Class of Roy Clay Sr. Workshop Students
Jul
11
9:30 am09:30

Community Kickoff for the New Class of Roy Clay Sr. Workshop Students

  • T-REX

We are celebrating the new class of students for our Roy Clay Sr. Web Development & Entrepreneurship Workshop Series! During the kickoff we will showcase our past work, introduce new students and have a welcoming ceremony for our students. Come and learn about our mission, who Roy Clay Sr. is, and how we are using technology to take the revolution to the cloud!

Families, friends and community members are encouraged to come welcome the new students and affirm them with love.

We Declare War Against Hunger
Jul
10
Jul 11

We Declare War Against Hunger

  • Create Space

This Friday, July 10th, Join Tef Poe, Delmar Records and  Slum Fest STL as they partner to host #WeDeclareWarAgainstHunger and the #WarMachine3 listening session at Create Space - 6323 Delmar Blvd.

Books and Breakfast | June | Patrice Lumumba (Congo)
Jun
27
9:00 am09:00

Books and Breakfast | June | Patrice Lumumba (Congo)

  • O'Fallon Park Boathouse

This month's #BooksAndBreakfast theme we will focus on our Congolese sisters and brothers, more specifically we will highlight speeches and teachings of Patrice Lumumba.  

Bring a family member or a neighbor to this family-welcomed event.

All breakfast food, beverages and books are provided at no cost. 

 

Black Girls Matter Townhall
May
28
6:00 pm18:00

Black Girls Matter Townhall

  • African Heritage Cultural Arts Center

We must emphasize the intersection of Race, Class, and Gender in order to obtain liberation and justice for all Black Lives. When we ignore the experiences of black girls and women then we perpetuate the patriarchy that continuously silences, undervalues and ignores the stories and experiences of Black girls and women.

APPLY NOW TO THE ROY CLAY SR. WEB DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP WORKSHOP - DEADLINE: JUNE 25TH
May
24
Jun 25

APPLY NOW TO THE ROY CLAY SR. WEB DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP WORKSHOP - DEADLINE: JUNE 25TH

We are excited to launch our second cohort for The Roy Clay Sr. Web Development and Entrepreneurship 6-Week Workshop starting on July 11th, 2015. This workshop series will consist of teaching local St. Louis aged 16 - 30 skill sets in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Web Hosting, User Design, Entrepreneurship and Consulting. Click for more details and apply. Deadline for applications is June 25th.

Gun Violence: A Public Health Crisis
Apr
21
5:00 pm17:00

Gun Violence: A Public Health Crisis

  • Eric P. Newman Education Center, Medical Campus

On April 21, 2015, under the leadership of the Institute of Public Health and the Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis will begin a yearlong look at one of our greatest public health challenges: death and injury as a result of gun violence.

National Conference on Black Community Control of Police
Apr
18
Apr 19

National Conference on Black Community Control of Police

  • Janan Academy

What would Black community control of police look like? The Black Is Back Coalition for Social Justice, Peace and Reparations will hold a national conference in St. Louis, Missouri, on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, to examine this crucial issue.

#ShutDownA14 NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION
Apr
14
12:01 am00:01

#ShutDownA14 NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION

On April 14, we will take our movement to STOP wanton police murder to a whole new level. NO SCHOOL! NO WORK! STOP BUSINESS AS USUAL! On this day, thousands of students must walk out of school, take over buildings and go on strike at colleges and high schools nationwide.

Stop the Violence March
Apr
11
1:00 pm13:00

Stop the Violence March

  • Penrose Park

It's time to unite and fight for what's right. Say no to Black on Black! Say no to Police Brutality! Say no to all of the hate and crime that has plagued our communities! Let's stomp these streets and let them know that we are tired of the R.I.P t-shirts and memorials made because of the senseless killings! Let's choose LIFE.

Stress Relief Program April 9-12
Apr
9
Apr 12

Stress Relief Program April 9-12

  • Urban League St Louis

International Association for Human Values in cooperation with Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis will be conducting a 4 Day Stress Relief Program to enhance mental and emotional resiliency by teaching effective tools to reduce stress.