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
Oakland, CA • 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.
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 Furniture & Collectibles
Philadelphia, PA • Oakland, CA
Uhuru Foods & Pies
Oakland, CA • St. Petersburg, FL
Uhuru House - African community centers
Oakland, CA • St. Louis, MO • St. Pete, FL
Uhuru Jiko Community Kitchen
St. Petersburg, FL • coming soon to St. Louis
Akwaaba Halls - Friends, Family and Freedom!
Oakland, CA • 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