Book Club: Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Dr. Angela Davis – Session 1

Semilla Cafe + Studio 1283 Main Street, Hartford, CT, United States

Angela Davis’ Freedom is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson, Palestine and the foundations of a movement (2014) examines the connections between various struggles for liberation around the world – from Ferguson to Palestine. During this three-part book club, we will engage in discussion about the themes of the book through the lens of the current genocide […]

Moving Money 101 – Session 1

Virtual

The revolution will not be funded by corporations, the government or philanthropy. Instead it will be resourced by people like you, me, your mom, your grandma, your co-worker, and your neighbor down the street conversation by conversation. Moving Money 101 is designed for people interested in both sorting through some of their own blocks and challenges […]

Facilitation 101

Virtual

Drawing from our personal experiences facilitating groups of people in k-12 schools, universities, non-profit organizations, and grassroots social movements, we will share our definition of facilitation and discuss principles and practices to create an effective container for a transformative meeting or training. Facilitation 101 is open to anyone who is looking to develop their skill […]

Book Club: Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Dr. Angela Davis – Session 2

Semilla Cafe + Studio 1283 Main Street, Hartford, CT, United States

Angela Davis’ Freedom is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson, Palestine and the foundations of a movement (2014) examines the connections between various struggles for liberation around the world – from Ferguson to Palestine. During this three-part book club, we will engage in discussion about the themes of the book through the lens of the current genocide […]

Book Club: Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Dr. Angela Davis – Session 3

Semilla Cafe + Studio 1283 Main Street, Hartford, CT, United States

Angela Davis’ Freedom is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson, Palestine and the foundations of a movement (2014) examines the connections between various struggles for liberation around the world – from Ferguson to Palestine. During this three-part book club, we will engage in discussion about the themes of the book through the lens of the current genocide […]

Moving Money 101 – Session 2

Virtual

The revolution will not be funded by corporations, the government or philanthropy. Instead it will be resourced by people like you, me, your mom, your grandma, your co-worker, and your neighbor down the street conversation by conversation. Moving Money 101 is designed for people interested in both sorting through some of their own blocks and challenges […]

Organizing Democratically

Virtual

Practicing democracy without liberatory organizations requires the convergence of skills, commitments to principles and labor. At times, without an understanding of the stakes, it can be hard to see the value in democratic organizing. In Organizing Democratically, we will use our experiences in movement spaces as case studies for what democratic governance can empower. We’ll […]

Co-Living 101 – Session 1

Virtual

Sharing living space is not easy. Whether you’re living with family, friends, romantic partner(s), roommates, or housemates, co-living can strain even the strongest relationships. Yet there are also significant personal, social, and economic benefits to co-living. Creating intentional community in a home space can help people express their values and desires for community outside the […]

Pod Mapping: Practicing Healing-Centered Support & Accountability

Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence 96 Pitkin Street, East Hartford, CT, United States

In Pod Mapping, we’ll engage in dialogue around our understandings of care, support, and accountability in regards to responding to harm. We will explore the healing-centered framework as a resource for intimate violence prevention and response, and supporting everyone impacted by this violence. Finally, we will practice pod-mapping as a tool for resourcing ourselves and […]

Moving Money 101 – Session 3

Virtual

The revolution will not be funded by corporations, the government or philanthropy. Instead it will be resourced by people like you, me, your mom, your grandma, your co-worker, and your neighbor down the street conversation by conversation. Moving Money 101 is designed for people interested in both sorting through some of their own blocks and challenges […]