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.
Upcoming Events

Reject The Takeover Mass Emergency Meeting – 4/1/2026
The Board of Police Commissioners is demanding $250-350 million of OUR tax dollars to fund police. St. Louisans are coming together to stop this attack and demand that St. Louis City’s budget go towards services and resources that actually help our communities–things like mental health service expansion, Right to Counsel, and funding for a just recovery in North City.

NMC Ribbon Cutting & Community Open House – 2/27/2026
Friday, Feb 27 from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm CST
Celebrate the grand opening of the Northside Movement Center, the new shared home for Action St. Louis & ArchCity Defenders!

Health Care & The Black Community as seen through the lens of Black Women Workers – 2/23/26
ISSUES OF THE BLACK COMMUNITY: SEEN THRU THE LENS OF BLACK WOMEN WORKERS
Get Updates