- St. Stephens & The Vine Episcopal Church - 33 N. Clay Ave., Ferguson, MO 63135
Experience the untold story of the 1933 Funsten Nutpickers Strike in St. Louis. Black women, facing low wages, unsafe conditions, and Jim Crow segregation, organized over 2,000 workers across five factories. With a brick in one hand and a bible in the other, their bold act of solidarity positioned St. Louis at the intersection of workers’ and civil rights.
Upcoming Events
MOVPC Voting Rights and Education Events Sept 8 and Sept 14, 2026
These sessions lead by Missouri Voter Protection Coalition are designed to help Missouri communities understand and navigate recent changes to the voting and election landscape. Participants will receive timely information on voting rights, redistricting, election updates, misinformation, voter protections, and Rights Restoration.
Young Black Male Suicide Awareness Initiative presents Community Day of Hope, Healing & Wellness – Aug 22, 2026
A day of awareness about the issue of suicide in our community and the resources available to support families.
Commemorating the 1917 East St. Louis Race Riot – Jul 2, 2026
Join the East St. Louis Historical Society, Metro East Organizing Coalition (MEOC) and Heritage Programs, Inc. as we remember the 1917 East St. Louis Race Riot – Honoring the black lives lost, the families who survived, and the community that continues to rise.
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