#1 in Civil Rights:
The African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis
#1 in Civil Rights explores St. Louis’s place in history and argues that St. Louis’s freedom struggle is more substantive than is usually recognized—and that it’s too important to be ignored.
Coming Spring 2021
1917 East St. Louis Race Riots
Important Events
From sit-ins to Supreme Court cases, the events that have occurred in St. Louis have helped shape the Civil Rights movement across the U.S.
Unsung Heroes
St. Louis’s modern civil rights movement has been marked by the unrelenting leadership of individuals.
Frankie Muse Freeman
Percy Green in front of St. Louis Arch
St. Louis Sites
Visit a moment in history with our St. Louis Civil Rights Driving Tour. From fights against discrimination in education to important protests, visit the victories and tragedies of St. Louis’s fight for freedom.
