Mr. Gary Brooks
Nov. 16, 1944- Nov. 26, 2024
“A tribute to a man who has inspired all and to the beauty and resilience of our people and community”
APEDF Board President Ona Zene’ Yeshitela
Case Study
Black Power Blueprint purchased and demolished two city-owned condemned buildings, then secured architectural and landscape plans to create a beautiful multi-purpose outdoor event space with native plants and trees. A two story mural showing Mr. Gary Brooks and the black community controlling our own culture and food economy by planting, growing and harvesting food from the garden is now completed!
Mural a the Gary Brooks Community Garden
The One Africa! One Nation! Marketplace fosters community commerce and economic opportunities. The Gary Brooks Community Garden is collaborating with other black growers to provide fresh vegetables and to hold gardening and cooking classes.
Project work completed:
- Purchased and demolished 2 condemned buildings on 4 lots
- Installed 50’ flagpole with 25’ African flag
- Secured architectural and landscape design plans
- Awarded Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) rainscaping grant for permeable pavers
- Awarded Brightside St. Louis grant for native plants and trees
- Installed winding concrete pathways
- Installed lighting, wrought iron and wood fencing, storage shed
- Built covered stage – ADA accessible
- Planted native plants, trees and vegetable garden boxes
Location
4031 W. Florissant Ave
Cost
$94,875 RAISED
Status
COMPLETED!
When a deadly tornado struck St. Louis – our community united to solve our problems, but the City wants to push us out and take our property!
The community of North STL is rebuilding! The Black Power Blueprint stands with the community’s right to stay in our homes!
Black Power Blueprint at the Uhuru House Begins its Community Give-Away on Saturday May 17th, Just 1 day after the tornado hit!
Thank You Volunteers and Donors for Being Part of Bringing Black Economic and Political Power Back to North St. Louis!
