Forever Free Inspired by the The life of Claudette Colvin – Nov 5 – 8, 2026
Forever Free, Inspired by the Life of Claudette Colvin sings an unsung song of the triumphs and hardships of a young woman facing the realities of systemic racism head on.
From the Clock Tower to the Classroom: A town Hall & Teach-in – Nov 2, 2026
The pursuit of knowledge and justice in a complex world is as urgent as ever. African American Studies is an intellectual enterprise committed to social and reparative justice and is foundational to SLU and the broader St. Louis region.
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Joshua’s Boots – Oct. 21 – 24, 2026
Joshua’s Boots tells the story of a Black teenager who flees his home to find new opportunity in the American West in 1878. Joshua overcomes racial prejudice and obstacles to become a cowboy, establishing a new life with his own land, his own name, and his own legacy.