Action's Core Values
1. Abolition: In order to truly transform our communities and create a society where ALL Black people are able to thrive, we must divest and then abolish systems of oppression.
2. Black Feminist Lens: Our organizing work must address the multifaceted ways Black people are continually oppressed - including race, class, gender, sexuality and more. We subscribe to Black Feminism as a political ideology and it shapes our organizing work as we build power in our region.
3. Base-Building: The power of this organization is a reflection of building strong campaigns that build strong leaders and a base of active community members.
4. Self Determination: The right to self-determination is essentially the right of a people to determine its own vision and govern themselves in service of that vision.
5. Leadership Development: Action St. Louis believes deeply in the Ella Baker approach to organizing. Growing the capacity of our members is key to sustaining the organization and the movement.
6. Inclusivity: Action is building a political home for all Black people including and especially, women, trans and gender non-conforming Black folks, formerly incarcerated Black folks, Black immigrants and differently-abled Black folks.