Economic Power to
Transform the Future
Black Power Blueprint Tornado Disaster Response:
Blueprint Bringing Power Back to the North Side!
Mission
Black Power Blueprint is a joint initiative of the African People’s Education and Defense Fund (APEDF) and Black Star Industries (BSI), transforming North St. Louis through renovation, economic development and political power by and for the black community.
Featured Projects
Black Power Vanguards Community Basketball Court
4368 College Ave
Click HereMurals at Community Garden and Basketball court
4031 W. Florissant 4368 College Ave.
Click HereWorkforce Program Housing
4358 College Ave
Click HereUhuru Bakery & Cafe
3719 W. Florissant &
3723 Goodfellow.
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3723 Goodfellow.
One Africa! One Nation! Farmers Market
O'Fallon Park
Click HereAfrican Doula Project
4101 W. Florissant Ave, St. Louis, MO 63115
Click HereGary Brooks Black Power Community Garden
4031 W. Florissant Ave
Click HereAffordable Housing Program
St. Louis, MO
Click HereFuture Projects
Uhuru Wa Kulea Health Center
3771 W. Florissant Ave
Click HereBlack Power Square
4007-4009 W. Florissant Ave
Click HereUpcoming Events
Black Power Blueprint Housing Project Builds Power in North St. Louis!
July 2025 Newsletter: More Than a Bakery: Our Community Rises!
Benefit for the Northside! July 9 @ Work & Leisure
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!
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Hear from the community
“Everyone else keeps saying what they are going to do. You came here and just did it. We are excited about what you have already done and how you are helping the community.”
Tim C.Owner Coney Cleaning Service, refurbished Uhuru House hardwood floors 
“We’re planting to have some type of color in the garden all year long, including winter. We’ll have plants to attract hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. We will have vegetables, for the people. We’ve got a lot of work to do yet, but we’re creating a destination in North St. Louis. People will come from all over to see it. ”
Mr. Gary BrooksBlack Power Community Garden Coordinator Nov. 16. 1944-Nov. 26, 2024 
“I understand from the Uhuru Movement that there can be no real self-determination for African people, nor real independence, without the economic sovereignty and community control exemplified in the property, land and infrastructure of the Black Power Blueprint. I gladly give material support, a form of reparations.”
David R.Donor 
“Everyone else keeps saying what they are going to do. You came here and just did it. We are excited about what you have already done and how you are helping the community.”
Tim C.Owner Coney Cleaning Service, refurbished Uhuru House hardwood floors
“We’re planting to have some type of color in the garden all year long, including winter. We’ll have plants to attract hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. We will have vegetables, for the people. We’ve got a lot of work to do yet, but we’re creating a destination in North St. Louis. People will come from all over to see it. ”
Mr. Gary BrooksBlack Power Community Garden Coordinator Nov. 16. 1944-Nov. 26, 2024
