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Photo: A Black person with long curly hair shouts into a bullhorn at a counter-protest to a fascist event in Washington, D.C. Beyond The Concrete Milkshake: Tactics For Defeating Media Trolls & Grifters (Zine)
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Beyond The Concrete Milkshake: Tactics For Defeating Media Trolls & Grifters (Zine)

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A zine by Kit O’ConnellOh Shit, What Now? Collective, Austin, TX June 2020 The modern “media troll” (Latin name, medius troglodytus), also commonly known as the “Portland grifter,” is a relatively new species, at least in the numbers they appear in today. They are commonly found in flocks near protests, blockades, and progressive or leftist… Continue reading Beyond The Concrete Milkshake: Tactics For Defeating Media Trolls & Grifters (Zine)

Social Media For Activists, Organizers & Everyone (Dec 9)
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Social Media For Activists, Organizers & Everyone (Dec 9)

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This class is open to everyone who wants to get more from social media, but is especially geared toward those who want to use it to build a better world. 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,… Continue reading Social Media For Activists, Organizers & Everyone (Dec 9)

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

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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

Infosheet: Quick Social Media Tips For Activists & Citizen Journalists
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Infosheet: Quick Social Media Tips For Activists & Citizen Journalists

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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

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

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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)

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