- St Louis Public Library - Schlafly Library 225 North Euclid Avenue St. Louis, MO 63108
- Saturday, April 25, 2026
- 1:30 - 4:30 PM
Black Men Read hosts panel discussions with Black authors and storytellers whose books speak directly to the Black experience. These events allow youth and families to meet the people behind the pages, breaking down barriers between reader and writer. It shows young people that their stories are not only worth telling—but can be published, celebrated, and shared.
Upcoming Events

Voter Palooza – Oct 4, 2026
A fun filled day with music and advocacy. Rock the vote at a free Family Friendly democracy rally & concert at Jefferson Barracks Veterans Memorial Amphitheater

No More Data Centers Benefit Show – Sept. 26, 2026
Join the Eco-socialist of Eastern Missouri for a night of music to raise funds for the legal battle against the proposed Armory Data Center and overall data center fight.

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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