Thank you! 3000 Signatories! Debrief Tuesday and Meeting Friday (Virtual)

🚨 WE PASSED 3,000 SIGNATORIES IN LESS THAN 3 WEEKS! 🚨

In less than three weeks since launching this petition, over 3,000 students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community supporters across St. Louis and beyond have stood up to say loud and clear: Protect African American Studies at Saint Louis University!

This momentum is powerful, but signatures build the foundation—organized people win the fight. Keep signing and sharing to push us toward our next milestone!

🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATES & NEXT STEPS:

1️⃣ JOIN THE DIRECT ACTION MOBILIZATION NETWORK:

Sign up right now at https://tinyurl.com/handsoffblackstudies to get plugged into our organized network.

2️⃣ VIRTUAL NETWORK MEETING THIS FRIDAY:

We are hosting an urgent virtual meeting this Friday for everyone who has registered for the Direct Action Mobilization Network. You MUST be signed up through the link to receive the meeting invitation and stay updated as we prepare for December.

3️⃣ DR. TINSON’S DEFENSE & DEBRIEF (THIS TUESDAY, NOV 10):

Dr. Tinson’s official defense takes place this Tuesday, November 10th. Immediately following the meeting, Dr. Tinson will be hosting an on-campus debriefing. Please contact the Department of African American Studies for the specific campus location.

4️⃣ MEDIA COVERAGE:

Check out the front page of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and tuning into St. Louis Public Radio to see recent news coverage on the growing #HandsOffBlackStudies movement!

We will win. Keep sharing, keep organizing. Thank you!

#DefendSLUAFAM #HandsOffBlackStudies #SaintLouisUniversity #SLU #LoveStudyStruggle