UPDATE: Join us MON 11/2 at Saint Louis University - Morrissey 0400 (New Location)
Dear Supporters,
Because of your collective action, our petition to Protect African American Studies at Saint Louis University has officially surpassed 1,000 signatories!
Lawyers, doctors, executives, authors, professors, student leaders, faculty, staff, and alumni across St. Louis and beyond are standing shoulder-to-shoulder to defend Black Studies at SLU. But signatures are just the foundation—now we need in-person presence.
⚠️ URGENT LOCATION CHANGE
Due to overwhelming turnout and community response, tomorrow night's Town Hall & Teach-In has been moved to a larger venue:
Event: From the Clock Tower to the Classroom: A Town Hall & Teach-In
Date & Time: Monday, November 2nd, 2026 at 6:00 PM
NEW LOCATION: Morrissey Hall, Room 0400 (Relocated from McGannon)
Address: Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
Why Tomorrow Matters
Time is of the essence. Department Chair Dr. Christopher Tinson will go before university administration to defend the department on November 10th, and SLU leadership is set to issue a final verdict in December.
We need to pack Morrissey 0400 so university leadership—the President, Provost, and Deans—sees loud and clear that our community will not allow African American Studies to be quietly diluted or dismantled behind closed doors.
3 Actions to Take Right Now:
1. Show Up Tomorrow: Be in Morrissey Hall 0400 at 6:00 PM on Monday, Nov 2nd. Bring a friend, a classmate, or a colleague.
2. Join the Direct Action Network: In addition to signing the petition, make sure you complete our secure intake form at the town hall (or via the link on our organizers' pages) to stay plugged into organized next steps between now, Nov 10th, and December.
3. Keep Sharing: Help us reach our next target of 1,500 signatures before we step into the room tomorrow night! Share the petition link with 5 people right now: https://c.org/mTZMrjKcwQ
We will win. Keep sharing. See you tomorrow night!
In solidarity,
Department of African American Studies Allies & Organizing Committee
Love. Study. Struggle