Month: February 2017

CLASS: Film The Police Training Followed By Hands-On Copwatch (March 4)
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CLASS: Film The Police Training Followed By Hands-On Copwatch (March 4)

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FREE event: On Saturday, March 4th, the Peaceful Streets Project and the Oh Shit! What Now? Collective will offer a copwatch training followed by a hands-on cop watch session for the community at Austin’s Yellow Bike Project. In an age of increased police surveillance, state terrorism, and rising fascism, it is important to leverage the… Continue reading CLASS: Film The Police Training Followed By Hands-On Copwatch (March 4)

Social Media 101: Resources For Activists & Citizen Journalists
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Social Media 101: Resources For Activists & Citizen Journalists

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These resources were used while creating the Oh Shit! What Now? Social Media 101 class, or offer opportunities for further learning. You’ll also find links to websites and apps which can help movement organizers and citizen journalists on social media. Apps  Boomerang — create 6 second looping animated gifs Instaweather — put weather info on your photos… Continue reading Social Media 101: Resources For Activists & Citizen Journalists

CLASS: Zine Making Workshop (March 11)
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CLASS: Zine Making Workshop (March 11)

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FREE Zine Making Workshop presented by Crustacean Zine Library and the Oh Shit! What Now? Collective. Zines are independently-produced, small-press publications created in the spirit of DIY and resistance to mass-market culture. There is a rich history of these publications, and many people find them to be a safe space to share experiences, information, and… Continue reading CLASS: Zine Making Workshop (March 11)

CLASS: Social Media 101 For Activists & Citizen Journalists (Feb. 25)
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CLASS: Social Media 101 For Activists & Citizen Journalists (Feb. 25)

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Free Social Media Basics Class hosted by Kit O’Connell! Social media alone can’t create social justice, but it’s created a powerful tool for activists and community organizers to reach people and amplify their issues. Additionally, social networks allow anyone to become a journalist, instantly sharing important breaking news or events with the world. In this class,… Continue reading CLASS: Social Media 101 For Activists & Citizen Journalists (Feb. 25)

CLASS: Personal Communications Security 101 (FEB 4)
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CLASS: Personal Communications Security 101 (FEB 4)

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Don’t live in fear of your phone! Join us for a personal communication security workshop and learn how to put your technology (and those who might be monitoring it) in their place. Topics of this workshop include encryption, VPN, strong passwords and passcodes, and general security tips and hints. Please bring your phones and/or laptops… Continue reading CLASS: Personal Communications Security 101 (FEB 4)