Events
ArchCity Defenders’ #GivingTuesday Fundraiser
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Screening of True Justice: Bryan Stevenson’s Fight for Equality
pin Slu Center for Global Citizenship - 3672 West Pine Mall, 63108 3672 West Pine Mall, St. Louis, MOPlease join us for a screening of the HBO documentary "True Justice: Bryan Stevenson's Fight for Equality" followed by a panel discussion on the themes of the film applied to a St. Louis context. The film chronicles the career of Bryan Stevenson, the founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative and author of […]

America’s Mythic Time Opening Reception at The Luminary
The Luminary 2701 Cherokee St, St. Louis, MO, United StatesThe Luminary and civil rights law firm ArchCity Defenders, Inc. have partnered for our spring exhibition season with the group exhibition America's Mythic Time. Save the date for the opening reception on Saturday, Feburary 8th from 7 to 9pm. America’s Mythic Time is an exhibition focused on the devastating impacts of racial profiling, police brutality, […]
Film Screening and Q&A: Marvin Booker was Murdered
As part of the programing for the exhibit "America's Mythic Time" on display at The Luminary (February 8-, we will be holding a film screening of the award-winning feature-length documentary film, "Marvin Booker was Murdered," with a Q&A following afterward. The film uncovers how Marvin Booker, a homeless street preacher, was brutally beaten to death […]
ArchCity Defenders Trivia Night (POSTPONED)
Sheet Metal Workers' Local 36 Union Hall 2319 Chouteau Ave, St. Louis, MO, United StatesIn recognition of community uncertainty regarding the spread of coronavirus, ArchCity Defenders is rescheduling our 2020 Trivia Night, which was to be held on Saturday, March 21st, at the Grand Hall at 2319 Chouteau. We really appreciate the support and enthusiasm the community has shown for our annual trivia night and look forward to coming […]
Support ArchCity Defenders on #GiveSTLDay
For ten years, your support has enabled us to fight against injustice not only in St. Louis but statewide. As we grow and expand our holistic legal advocacy efforts, particularly with the challenges COVID-19 presents, we are grateful to have you standing with us on the road ahead. To learn more and to make a […]
STL City Circuit Attorney Debate
What is it? The Circuit Attorney is elected by its citizens as the prosecutor for state-level criminal cases in the City of St. Louis. Specialized units include Child Support, Community Affairs, Drug Court, Felony Trial, Victim Services, White Collar Crime and the Warrant Office. Which candidates are debating? Circuit Attorney Kimberly Gardner and Mary Pat […]
Race for Racial Justice – Virtual 5k
Calling all runners, walkers, & compassionate humans! Register today for the inaugural Race for Racial Justice virtual 5K, benefitting the good work of ArchCity Defenders and scheduled for August 28, 2020, the 57th anniversary of the March on Washington. ACD is "a holistic legal advocacy organization that combats the criminalization of poverty and state violence, […]
$25.00
7th Annual ArchCity Defenders Trivia Night
We are going virtual for ACD’s 7th Annual Trivia Night. You can join us from anywhere as long as you can connect to the internet. The event will take place on Saturday, September 19. “Doors” open at 6 p.m and trivia starts at 7 p.m. We’ll have lots of fun trivia games throughout the night, […]

STL ExPro Expungement Education Session
As part of ArchCity Defenders’ (ACD) expanding holistic legal advocacy and ‘know your rights’ learning opportunities, ACD is hosting virtual education sessions on expungement, the process of sealing a person’s criminal record, including records of conviction, arrests, and even arrest where charges were not filed. The upcoming, identical sessions are free and will be held […]
