In addition to the Black Power Blueprint in St. Louis, MO, the African People’s Education and Defense Fund (APEDF) and Black Star Industries (BSI) coordinate several other black self-reliance programs across the U.S.
One Africa! One Nation! Marketplaces
Phila, PA • St. Petersburg, FL • St. Louis, MO
Low-cost vending opportunities offer solutions to poverty and unemployment and have a lasting impact on the economic well-being of the black community.
Uhuru Health Festivals
Philadelphia, PA
Featuring free health screenings, healthy eating information, exercise, dance and martial arts demos and fun activities for children.
Uhuru Book Fair - Philadelphia, PA
Promoting authors, independent publishers and booksellers; book and poetry readings, literacy activities and a children’s circle with storytelling, reading, free books and book bags
Uhuru Basketball
Trophy-winning, co-ed youth basketball program including educational tutoring and cultural field trips.
Uhuru Foods & Pies
St. Louis. MO & St. Petersburg, FL
Halloween Family Festivals
St. Petersburg, FL • St. Louis, MO
Featuring safe activities for children and families, including a haunted house, costume contest, “exercise for candy” fitness, entertainment, photo booth and talent show.
Uhuru House - African community centers
St. Louis, MO • St. Pete, FL
Uhuru Jiko Community Kitchen
St. Petersburg, FL • coming soon to St. Louis
Akwaaba Halls - Friends, Family and Freedom!
St. Louis, MO • St. Pete, FL
Black Power 96.3 FM Community Radio
St. Petersburg, FL
Burning Spear Media
The Burning Spear newspaper, books and audio-visual services