The African People’s Education and Defense Fund deeply thanks and acknowledges the brilliant and talented team who created this video produced and donated by Erin Abeln and Allie Abeln from eventure.nyc. We salute director Cami Thomas, an incredible African videographer who filmed and edited the video, Brandon “Mad Keys” who wrote the original music, and everyone who played a role in this powerful project.

Credits:
Director / Editor – Cami Thomas, @camicruzthomas; Producers – Erin Abeln and Allie Abeln, @eventure.nyc; STL Production – Bailey Synclaire, @baileysynclaire; Original Music – Brandon “Mad Keys” @madkeys_; B Camera Operator – Ethan, @canethan

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  One Africa! One Nation! Farmers Market Job OpportunitiesJanuary 5, 2021
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  4-plex renovations nearing completionDecember 28, 2020
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  We’re on a mission, we’re taking territory and we’re not turning back!December 15, 2020
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  ‘Black is back’: A new grassroots effort aims to revitalize north St. LouisNovember 29, 2020
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  Vogue.com covers powerful fundraiser for the Black Power BlueprintNovember 22, 2020
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  Fund the Black Power BlueprintNovember 17, 2020
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  Electricity installed and tuck pointing wall of 4-plex housing at 4358 College AveSeptember 24, 2020
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  4-Plex renovations began this weekSeptember 11, 2020
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  Stacking bricks and removing debris at 4007-09 W. Florissant Ave.September 7, 2020
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  Thank you volunteers and donors!September 6, 2020
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