- Deaconness Center - 1000 N. Vandeventer
- April 9, 2026
- 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Join us for an important conversation examining the ongoing fight for community control and police accountability. Beginning with the police killing of Marilyn Banks, this panel will trace the organizing strategies led by the Coalition Against Police Crimes & Repression (CACPR) to advance local control and establish an independent civilian oversight board.
This event also marks the launch of the OBS Archives Project, preserving the history and impact of grassroots struggle for justice.
Panelists:
Janey Archey
John Chasnoff
Terry Kennedy
Jamala Rogers
This event will be held in person with a virtual attendance option available.
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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