Can We Get Consensus On The This
We believe in justice for all
We believe in lifting up the disadvantaged
We believe in dismantaling unjust criminalization systems
We believe in equal protection under the law
We believe in ending poverty
We believe in ending systemic racism
We believe in a moral narrative that is concerned with
how society treats the marginalized
We believe in transforming the political, economic, and
moral structures of our society
We believe in working toward non-partisan goals
We believe in sustained moral direct action
We believe in nonviolence
Turbulent times are upon us. Already blockades, demonstrations, riots and clashes are occurring regularly. It’s time to be organizing.
But getting organized doesn’t mean joining a pre-existing institution and taking orders. It shouldn’t mean for feiting your agency and intelligence to become a cog in a machine. Organizational structure should maximize both freedom and voluntary coordination at every level of scale, from the smallest group up to society as a whole.
You and your friends already constitute an affinity group, the essential building block of this model. An affinity group is a circle of friends who understand themselves as an autonomous political force. The ideal is that people who already know and trust each other should work together to respond immediately, intelligently and flexibly to emerging situations.
This leaderless format has proven effective for political and civic activities of all kinds, as well as other tactics in which many unpredictable autonomous groups overwhelm a centralized adversary. You should go to every demonstration in an affinity group, with a shared sense of your goals and capabilities. If you are in an affinity group that has experience taking action together, you will be much better prepared to deal with emergencies and make the most of unexpected opportunities.
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Our heartfelt sympathies go out to those in the social justice arena suffering loss: Phillip Tyler, Mr. & Mrs. Poindexter, Rachel Dolezal, Children of the Movement.
Four things happened this week. A live Facebook post, a movie, and a couple of quotes.
This is also true for the families of today’s activists.Even those with the same goals don’t agree on the same tactics.
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YOU ARE PROTECTED ONLY IF WE THE PROTECTED CLASSES ORGANIZE AND JOIN WITH POOR PEOPLE AND STOP THE POLICIES OF DONALD TRUMP.
This is a needed conversation every night. What strategies can we use to protect our freedoms, families, healthcare, environment, air, schools, our vote, and to stop wars.
START A FIRST THURSDAY COFFEE DISCUSSION GROUP WITH 5-10 OTHERS
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After you’ve heard the speeches and watched the documentaries, what can you do? Now you can build the community you want to live in.
First Thursday Coffee Discussion Groups
Local Action Community Organizations and Resources
Show a Film and Have a Discussion: Show a significant film at your house using Netflix or DVD’s and discuss it with your friends and neighbors.
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If you read The Black Lens News or ask Sandy she can tell you when & where. So What’s Next? What Support is Needed? Have A Seat At Your Own Table!!
What’s the Next Step? Subscribe to the Black Lens News, write an article in the Black Lens News, follow 4comculture.com. 4comculture has been posting events and things you can do. Become media literate and savvy. When your politicians hold town hall meetings show up. This past week there were two. If you weren’t there, here they are:
Here are nine of the 20 people who showed up at Washington United Black Agenda Spokane.
If you want to see who showed up at the town hall meetings, photos are posted at 4comculture.
As you view photographs of activities here in Spokane on 4comculture.com you may notice that there are very few people of color or affected classes.
WHY? Let us know in the Contacts / Comments form at the bottom of this post.
Maria Cantwell Town Hall Video:
https://www.facebook.com/senatorcantwell/videos/1987392528204307/
Cathy McMorris Rodgers Town Hall Video:
https://www.facebook.com/ksps/videos/vb.60581587193/10154911576702194/?type=2&theater
Who was at Cathy McMorris Rodgers Town Hall?
http://4comculture.com/archives/11144
Want to know what Black people are doing?
http://4comculture.com/archives/11203
75% of the constituents waved red cards in disapproval of her answers. Others protested and carried signs outside.
Enjoying the photographs won’t bring change. If you are interested in change click the link:
http://4comculture.com/empowerment/local-action-in-spokane-how-do-i-get-involved
Cathy McMorris Rodgers Town Hall Video:
https://www.facebook.com/ksps/videos/vb.60581587193/10154911576702194/?type=2&theater
Maria Cantwell Town Hall Video:
https://www.facebook.com/senatorcantwell/videos/1987392528204307/
Who Showed Up at Maria Cantwell’s Town Hall?
http://4comculture.com/archives/11220
As you view photographs of activities here in Spokane on 4comculture.com you may notice that there are very few people of color or affected classes.
WHY? Let us know in the Contacts / Comments form below.