Jamala is one of the most recognized faces in St. Louis. She is a long-time organizer, feminist, and political strategist with deep roots in the Black Liberation Movement. She is a featured columnist for the award-winning St. Louis American newspaper, St. Louis’ largest black weekly. She is on the editorial board of BlackCommentator.com and is a featured contributor. Her columns also appear in the Capital City Hues (Madison, WI) and the LA Progressive. She has authored many articles for both local and national publications on issues that she is passionately involved in. Jamala is the author of The Best of the Way I See It, a compilation of her political writings over 20 years. She is also the author of Ferguson is America: Roots of Rebellion.
As Women’s History Month came to a close, I began pinching myself to see if I am awake. In 2026, with all the struggles and accomplishments of women, we still have women in positions of authority cowering to men for no other reason than their gender. That is what patriarchy looks like in this country, and it drives feisty feminists wild.
The MAGA monsters have repulsed us all by treating the war like a video game that has no real-life consequences.
Data centers have been evolving and expanding since the introduction of computers in the 1950s. In the last decade, their global presence has significantly increased due to advancements in technologies such as 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), and cloud computing. It is estimated that there are around 600,000 data centers of various sizes and functions worldwide. They have become a pariah in the eyes of communities when it comes to technological advancement, and for good reasons.
Black Men Read hosts panel discussions with Black authors and storytellers whose books speak directly to the Black experience. These events allow youth and families to meet the people behind the pages, breaking down barriers between reader and writer. It shows young people that their stories are not only worth telling—but can be published, celebrated, and shared.
The African People’s Socialist Party April 2026 International Plenary is the planning forum we use to deepen our organization, enhance our organizing and lead the African working class beyond spontaneous protest to the capture of actual contending dual power designed to negate the colonial domination of our people and the oppressed peoples of the world.
Join the Hands Off STL coalition for our next meeting to reject this police budge! The Board of Police Commissioners is demanding a massive $250-350 million of our tax dollars for police funding
Join us for a powerful afternoon of storytelling, reflection, and community at a special screening of Theda Roxanne, a moving documentary that centers the voice and lived experience of a mother navigating unimaginable loss.
Join Jamala as she breaks down current events and various topics. Wednesdays, 1:00 – 2:00 pm CST
