- Washington University in St. Louis @ Umrath Lounge - 6465 Forsyth Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63105, United States
Tracing a legacy of racial violence used to deny Black citizens full belonging, The American Way examines how citizenship in America has historically been defined through exclusion, revealing how whiteness as a qualification for citizenship was used to deny Black citizens equal rights and protections under the law.
At our 250th anniversary, The American Way asks audiences to consider how this legacy of violence and exclusion continues to shape who is allowed to be “American.” Please join WashU & Slavery for a debut screening, reception, and panel discussion with the filmmaker and several contributors to the film who are joining us from Missouri communities directly impacted by histories of racial violence and their legacies today.
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Upcoming Events
Voter Palooza – Oct 4, 2026
A fun filled day with music and advocacy. Rock the vote at a free Family Friendly democracy rally & concert at Jefferson Barracks Veterans Memorial Amphitheater
No More Data Centers Benefit Show – Sept. 26, 2026
Join the Eco-socialist of Eastern Missouri for a night of music to raise funds for the legal battle against the proposed Armory Data Center and overall data center fight.
OBS Appreciation Night Celebrating the Black Rep – Sept. 23, 2026
Jazz, blues and gospel music carry us through Celie’s odyssey and all who affect her in this landmark musical based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel. Born into a life of brutality in the 19th century American South, Celie perseveres as everyone she loves slips through her fingers. Daring to survive against the odds, she discovers the power of her own voice and that love is worth believing in.
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