Learn practical strategies for communities to support one another outside of traditional power structures and develop grassroots support networks that provide essential resources and support. We will provide information on accessing Indivisible resources to do this critical work. Stephanie Rearcik is the founder of “HUMANs” (Humans United Mutual Networks, a global umbrella cooperative offering tools, experiences and material support. Consider reading Mutual Aid, by Dean Spade as prep and background reading material.
This is Part 2 following the Sept. 15th event.
Once we recognize that our society is not rooted in equality and make a personal commitment to fighting for justice, it becomes vital that our work begins at home, in our own communities. We can use our privileges, whatever they may be, to ease someone else’s burden. At these two sessions, we’ll learn how to support each other outside the traditional power structures through mutual aid and community response teams with our special guest Stephanie Rearick.
Stephanie Rearick is the Creative Director of Mutual Aid Networks, a new type of networked cooperative. In addition to her work growing grassroots-up economic and community regeneration, Rearick is co-owner of Mother Fool’s Coffeehouse. Rearick also works as a musician.
Advancing Our Values — Solidarity in Action Training Series
Solidarity in Action is our speaker series bringing together Indivisibles from across the country to learn from experts on systemic change and allyship. Authoritarianism succeeds when it targets vulnerable populations and everyone turns aside. We will not look away. With this speaker series, we’re going to learn how to better support impacted communities from experts in the field.
Here’s a preview of some of what’s to come:
- Understanding Systemic Oppression and Privilege, with Tim Wise — October 20 at 7:00 pm ET/4pm PT
For up-to-date recordings of previous sessions, you can always check out our Training Overview. For now, here are the recordings of sessions you may have missed so far: