Target: St. Louis Vol. 1 delves into the covert experimental testing carried out by the US government during the Cold War. This 2021 documentary recounts the Aerosol Spray Study, which tested known harmful chemicals in the Pruitt-Igoe housing community and other predominantly Black neighborhoods in north St. Louis, shedding light on the lasting impact of these actions. Join us to view the film and stay for a conversation with director Damien D. Smith and former Pruitt-Igoe resident Ben Phillips.
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Hands off St Louis Missouri – April 5, 2025
They’re taking everything they can get their hands on—our health care, our data, our jobs, our services—and daring the world to stop them. This is a crisis, and the time to act is now.

Universal African People’s Organization presents the 36th Anniversary – April 4, 2025
Friday April 4, 2025 7-10 PM @ The Elegant Jewel Event Center 407 Dunn Road, Florissant, MO
Attire: Semi Formal | Donation: $50 Featuring Live music from DA’SKWAAD

“On the Frontlines of the School for Democracy” – Civic Engagement and Leadership Development 2025 Webinar – March 21, 2025
Join us to discuss the challenges of building a progressive working-class politics in 2025. Hosted by Alethia Jones, Director of the Civic Engagement & Leadership Development program at the Murphy Institute.
Fridays at Noon (ET) beginning March 7.
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