- 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
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.
Screening of Held & Healing – Jun 18, 2026
Held & Healing is a gripping, truth-telling documentary that chronicles the extraordinary life of Kristie Puckett, a mother, survivor, and strategist whose journey moves from intimate partner violence and crack addiction to incarceration while pregnant, and ultimately to recovery, leadership, and policy change.
The struggle to harvest olives in Palestine – Jun 22, 2026
Hear from Jacqueline Duaria, Center for Jewish Nonviolence.
Sponsored by Green Party of St. Louis and Veterans for Peace Chapter 61
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