ABOUT ACTION ST. LOUIS

Action St. Louis was founded in 2016. Initially organized as a coalition, Action’s history is rooted in collective direct action against systemic racism and state violence.

Mission

Action St. Louis is a grassroots organization that seeks to build political power for disenfranchised communities in the St. Louis region. Action St. Louis builds campaigns that leverage organizing, communications, advocacy, and direct action to mitigate harm against our community while fighting for long-term transformation.

Vision

Action St. Louis envisions a region where Black people are empowered to take bold action towards transforming our own communities, making St. Louis a place where every Black life is valued and affirmed. Through organizing, we envision building communities that are free from oppressive institutions and all forms of violence.