Supporters of the Radical Organizing Conference (ROC) process are pleased to announce our third annual Summer Institute. At each ROC, participants have talked about how we can do our work in a way that brings about radical change (gets to the root causes of problems). In that spirit, the ROC Summer Institute will offer several events for grassroots activists (see the front of this flyer) and a selection of short courses (see below) that allow participants to think even more deeply about the “big picture” and learn new skills as they continue their practical work for justice. Please join us for one (or more!) of these exciting workshops.
** All workshops are handicap accessible unless otherwise noted. **
Write to us at radicalorganizingconference@gmail.com or call 617-524-3541 (ext. 313) and tell us which classes you want to take. Registration not required but we would like to hear from you if possible.
Radical Organizing Methods
3 Sundays from 5-7, July 18, 25, and August 1, at CLVU, 284 Amory St. (in the Brewery), JP
We will look at what makes a radical organizing method by examining winability, strategy/tactics, coalitions, spirituality, building a majority movement, role of political education, and the effectiveness of well known organizing methods such as 1-1’s, story-telling, relationship-building. The format will be group discussion.
Facilitator: Steve Meacham
Knowledge Cafe: A Conversation Between Youth & Adults on Systemic Sexism.
A City School Workshop – All Welcome.
Wednesday, July 21, 6 – 8pm Spontaneous Celebration, 45 Danforth St, Jamaica Plain, (not wheelchair accessible)
Join us for these “Knowledge Cafes,” intergenerational dialogues on a specific social justice issue. We also have our summer celebration of the change we make - called We Rise Up - on Friday August 13th.
Facilitator: Seth Kirchenbaum
Spirituality and Social Justice
Thursday, July 22: 6:00-8 at CLVU office, 284 Amory St. (in the Brewery), JP
Explore with other activists the role of spirituality in our social justice work.
Facilitator: Mary Wright City Life tenant organizer
Communications and Building Relationships with the Media
Wed., July 28, 6-8, 150 Mt. Vernon Street, Suite 300, Dorchester, MA, 02125
Key components of a successful media strategy for your group or cause include knowing how to make your events press-worthy; understanding how to localize the impact of regional/national issues; and understanding the internal dynamics of the modern newsroom. This workshop will focus on generating media coverage for progressive causes and how to build stronger connections with reporters, editors, columnists, and producers.
Facilitator: Jeff Hall, 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, office 617.284.1199 x102
Avoiding Burnout for Organizers
Thursday, July 29 6:00 – 8:00pm 1199SEIU 150 Mt. Vernon St, Dorchester
This workshop is for those of us who are working to take on the system and change it! It will be a chance to look at our discouragement and where we get overwhelmed by being in the jaws of the lion most of the time. There will be some tips for how to hold onto what is important for ourselves as we organize others!
Facilitator: Joanie Parker, 1199SEIU Nursing Home Organizer
Worldwide Crisis, Worldwide Resistance - International Responses to the Economic Crisis
Wed. August 4th, 6pm, Our Saviour's Lutheran Church (NOT handicap accessible), 28 Paris St., East Boston. (Maverick stop, Blue line)
Resistance to the effects of the economic crisis is everywhere in Boston. From fighting public services cuts and evictions to fighting racist scapegoating, working class people are neck-deep in organizing and a powerful movement is building out of it. We are not alone. People across the globe are feeling the effects and mounting inspirational struggles for justice and to create alternatives to the current system. We will look at examples from 4 continents to see how people are winning and where opportunities exist to unite our struggles. The problem is truly international, and so should be our movements!
Facilitators: Dominic DeSiata and Miriam Ramirez. Contact: 508-840-6505
The Economic Crisis
Aug 5; 6:00 to 8:00pm at CLVU office, 284 Amory Street (in the Brewery)
The Real Story of the Economic Crisis. Who caused it? Why are we still in it? Why are some people blaming government and public workers? Is capitalism sustainable?
Facilitator: Mike Prokosch w 617-723-2639, h 617-282-3783, mikeprokosch@verizon.net
Racism and Housing Justice -- a panel discussion with Mel King (Tent City), Maria Guardado (CLVU), and reps. from MAHT and ISO
Wed. August 11; 6:00 to 8 pm, at CLVU, 284 Amory St. (in the Brewery), JP
Explore the connection between racism and housing injustice from red-lining to predatory lending practices. This workshop will provide current and historical analysis of the housing crisis and the activist response.
Facilitators: Alpana (Cell: 617-775-5882. Email: am1917@yahoo.com) Curdina (617-524-3541)
Public Speaking for Activists: Approaches and Practice of Public Speaking.
ThursdaysAugust 12 and 19 from 6 – 8pm 1199SEIU 150 Mt. Vernon St, Dorchester
These workshops will focus on techniques for effective public speaking and a chance to actually practice good public speaking with feedback from the group.
Facilitator: Tim Dean, 1199SEIU Education Director
Health and Wellness
Date/Time: TBA Location: TBA
Do ingredients found in most packaged foods cause increased cases of cancers, diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension? Researchers believe so. At this workshop, we’ll discuss the latest research on packaged foods and share ideas about how to eat a more healthy diet.
Facilitator:Anthony Oates (h) 617-533-8765
Jobs with Justice Solidarity Summer School Workshops - All workshops take place on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 to 7:30 through August 24 at the United for a Fair Economy, 29 Winter Street, Boston. Come at 5:00pm for the action planning meeting. Participants: Interns & volunteers from Jobs with Justice and other social justice activists!
July 20: Right wing ideology vs. the Public Sector: How have conservatives tried to demonize the public sector and the idea of government? How do we build support for using the state to address social and economic inequality?
Session leader: Elaine Bernard, Executive Director, Labor and Worklife Program, Harvard Law School.
July 27: Globalization: What impact has globalization had on Americans as producers and consumers? What impact has globalization had on developing countries and their populations?
Session leader: Alexandra Pineros Shields, Irish Immigration Center.
August 3: Crisis in the Black Community: how have the economic crisis and past economic and social policies affected African-American communities?
Session leader: Horace Small, Executive Director, Union of Minority Neighborhoods.
August 10: Contemporary Labor issues: What are the challenges facing the labor movement today and what do we need to do to build a powerful progressive movement for workers' rights?
Session leader: Jeff Crosby, Pres IUE-CWA Local 201 in Lynn, Mass., Pres. North Shore CLC
August 17: Immigration: What are the causes of immigration? What are the common myths about immigration and how can we respond to them persuasively?
Session leaders: Gabe Camacho, Regional Organizer, American Friends Service Committee, and Edwin Argueta, Immigrant Rights Organizer, Mass Jobs with Justice.
August 24: Environment: Is there a conflict between environmental concerns and jobs? What is the history of this issue and what is the relationship of the labor movement to the environmental movement?
Session leader: Jeremy Shenk, Senior Organizer, Community Labor United.
JwJ contact info.: Russ Davis, Telephone: 617-524-8778 Email: russdavis@comcast.net
Economic Refugees - Migration and the Growing Divide – Including Analysis of Arizona law
DATE: TBAat CLVU, 284 Amory St. (in the Brewery), JP
What are the facts about immigration? What is pushing workers and families to leave their homeland and emigrate to the U.S.? Learn about ways to close the political and social divides that pit workers and communities against each other.
Facilitators: Jeannette Huezo (UFE)
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