On October 17th, we marched for reparations to African people
As President Trump stokes the raging infernos of racism, classism, and xenophobia, the time is now to help fund the black working class revolution we not only rightfully deserve, but so desperately need like never before. That is why we are a proud cosponsor of the St. Louis March for Reparations to African People in conjunction with the Uhuru Solidarity Movement, a nationwide organization dedicated to advancing the rights, lives, and wellbeing of all those oppressed by the ongoing, profoundly destructive legacy of Western imperialism, colonialism, racism, enslavement, and genocide. Having met with several members of their leadership team, we feel very strongly that this robust, high-impact, community-driven organization is well positioned to bring about the full-fledged, full-throttle black working class revolution our country so desperately needs by empowering tens of thousands of community members across the country, building a full-throated movement around black solidarity, and mobilizing a black working class revolution in St. Louis and beyond.
Right now, the Uhuru Solidarity Movement is working to revitalize substantial portions of North St. Louis by hiring local entrepreneurs, craftspeople, and artisans of color to renovate dilapidated apartment complexes in a community where the average individual lives on just $5 a day. By inspiring a genuine black working class movement, functioning as an almost 100% volunteer-led organization, and receiving hearty volunteer support, the Uhuru Solidarity Movement is able to make rapid progress on a multitude of community revitalization projects, from restoring local apartment complexes to reopening affordable, health-forward restaurants in the middle of St. Louis’ vast food desserts. So far, they have built a lovely community space, lovingly named the Uhuru House, to foster community; opened a basketball court for local community members to enjoy in place of the condemned building that once stood in its place; and torn down a couple other condemned buildings directly across from the Uhuru House to build a beautiful, fully functional outdoor venue, marketplace, and garden.
Please join us in supporting the Uhuru Solidarity Movement and all their phenomenal activism in our community and beyond, from Boston and New York City to Oakland, California and Huntsville, Alabama.
