Economic Power to
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Mission
Black Power Blueprint is a joint initiative of the African People’s Education and Defense Fund (APEDF) and Black Star Industries (BSI), transforming North St. Louis through renovation, economic development and political power by and for the black community.
Upcoming Events
Mafundi Lake 4-Plex Grand Opening
Building the African Independence Workforce Program
When:
August 19, 2023 at 10:00 am
Where:
Program begins at Akwaaba Hall
4101 W. Florissant Ave
St. Louis, MO 63115
Followed by Dedication at the Mafundi Lake 4-Plex
4358 College Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63107
Join us for the unveiling of the Mafundi Lake 4-Plex, the Workforce Program Housing dedicated to political prisoners returning to their community from the colonial prison system.
In honor of freedom fighter and beloved member of the African community, Mafundi Lake, each apartment is fully furnished by Uhuru Furniture, and each apartment is dedicated to an African political prisoner: Dessie Woods, Mutulu Shakru, Sundiata Acoli and Assata Shakur.
This is all part of the ongoing work to rebuild the north side of St. Louis, and its residents.
For more information, call 314-380-8016.
Featured Projects
Community Basketball Court
4368 College Ave
Click HereMurals at Community Garden and Basketball Court
4031 W. Florissant Ave
Click HereWorkforce Program Housing
4358 College Ave
Click HereUhuru Jiko Kitchen and Café
3723 Goodfellow Blvd
Click HereAfrican Doula Project
4101 W. Florissant Ave, St. Louis, MO 63115
Click HereFuture Projects
Uhuru Wa Kulea Health Center
3771 W. Florissant Ave
Click HereBlack Power Square
4007-4009 W. Florissant Ave
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APEDF board president Ona Zené Yeshitela speaks at press conference following fire at The Sanctuary church in St. Louis
Highlights from the 2022 Black Power Blueprint volunteer appreciation party
African Doula Training
The Uhuru Furniture – Channel 5 News
Photos: Mural overlooking the future Black Power Blueprint community basketball court nears completion
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