THANK YOU St. Louis! SLU Morrissey 0400 Was Packed—Now Join the Direct Action Network
To everyone who filled every single seat, wall, and hallway in Morrissey 0400 last night: Thank you.
Seeing our community turn out in such immaculate force for the Town Hall & Teach-In sent an undeniable message to the university administration—the fight to defend African American Studies at Saint Louis University is backed by the full weight of St. Louis.
Now, we need everyone who filled that room and the nearly 2,000 of us who signed this petition to take the next crucial step: Join the Direct Action Mobilization Network.
Direct Action Mobilization Network Form: https://tinyurl.com/handsoffblackstudies
With Dr. Tinson preparing to defend the department before administration on November 10th and a final verdict coming in December, a petition alone will not hold the line. This fight extends far beyond November 10th—we are building for longevity, not burnout. Sustainable organizing means distributing the weight across our entire community so no single student, faculty member, or advocate carries the load alone.
Joining the network plugs you into the full ecosystem of resistance, ensuring we stay strong and organized for the long haul through:
* Art Builds & Creative Media: Designing banners, visuals, and outreach materials that ensure Black Studies remains visible across campus.
* Mutual Aid & Community Care: Providing sustenance, wellness support, and real-time care to keep our student leaders energized and healthy.
* Presence & Strategic Pressure: Filling administrative rooms, holding space for key defense dates, and ensuring our collective presence is felt whenever decisions are made.
We are officially closing in on 2,000 signatories, but our true strength lies in how many of us are organized, supported, and ready to move together over time.
1️⃣ Join the Direct Action Mobilization Network right now: https://tinyurl.com/handsoffblackstudies
2️⃣ Share this petition with 5 people today to help us officially cross that 2,000-signature mark before Nov 10th: https://c.org/69pk7t8tg7
Thank you for packing the room. Now let’s stay organized, pace ourselves, and finish what we started.
In struggle and solidarity,
African American Studies Department and Allies