Classes

Pre-‘Counterprotest Against White Supremacy’ Potluck Picnic Mixer (September 3)

Are you looking for a protest buddy or tips on how to stay as safe and grounded as possible during heated protests? Do you have questions about anti-fascism in general or antifa in particular? Is your picnic basket gathering dust in a lonely closet? Come on out and join us for a pre-counter-protest picnic specifically… Continue reading Pre-‘Counterprotest Against White Supremacy’ Potluck Picnic Mixer (September 3)

Classes

Mutual Aid Group: Let’s Help Each Other & Our Community (Sep 1 Austin)

A gathering of locals who are interested in learning more about mutual aid, and in building a network of mutual aid. In our first meeting, we discussed what mutual aid was, and we started listing what needs/desires we felt needed to be met for ourselves as individuals and in the community at large. We also… Continue reading Mutual Aid Group: Let’s Help Each Other & Our Community (Sep 1 Austin)

Resources for Learning

Social Media & Citizen Journalism 101: Resources For Fighting Injustice & Hate

Transcript of slides available on slideshare. See also: Social Media Quick Tips infosheet 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 & Tools Boomerang… Continue reading Social Media & Citizen Journalism 101: Resources For Fighting Injustice & Hate

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Cops & Klan Go Hand In Hand: Copwatch Training & Action (Aug 19)

On Saturday, August 19th, 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 Monkeywrench Books. As violent fascism spills into our streets, it compounds the already existing threat that is everpresent in marginalized and oppressed communities:… Continue reading Cops & Klan Go Hand In Hand: Copwatch Training & Action (Aug 19)

Resources for Learning · Zines

Infosheet: Quick Social Media Tips For Activists & Citizen Journalists

Title: Social Media Quick Tips By: Oh Shit! What Now? Collective member Kit O’Connell Download here: OSWN-Social-Media-Quick-Tips.pdf First published: August 14, 2017 Description: Leaderless movements thrive on social media and modern technology like smartphones. These quick tips from our Social Media 101 class help you get more from each of the big 3 major social networks — Facebook, Instagram and… Continue reading Infosheet: Quick Social Media Tips For Activists & Citizen Journalists

Classes

Social Media 101 For Activists And Citizen Journalists (Aug 14)

Social media alone can’t create social justice, but it’s a powerful tool for activists and community organizers to reach people and amplify their demands. Additionally, smartphones & social technology allow anyone to become a journalist, instantly sharing important breaking news or events with the world. In this class, we’ll cover the basics of using social… Continue reading Social Media 101 For Activists And Citizen Journalists (Aug 14)

Resources for Learning · Zines

Zine: WTF Is Mutual Aid? A Brief Anarchist Introduction

Title: “WTF Is Mutual Aid? A Brief Anarchist Introduction” By: Oh Shit! What Now? Collective Download here: wtfismutualaid.pdf First published: July 28, 2017 Description: Anarchists seek to not just dismantle oppressive, hierarchical systems and institutions, but also to replace those institutions with organic, horizontal, and cooperative versions. This zine is a short introduction to the concept of “mutual aid,”… Continue reading Zine: WTF Is Mutual Aid? A Brief Anarchist Introduction