FIST! at The Evergreen State College
EMAIL: RAISEYOURFIST@RISEUP.NET
MAILING LIST: FISTATEVERGREEN@LISTS.RISEUP.NET
FACEBOOK: www.FACEBOOK.COM/FIST.TESC
P.S. Artwork by Cristy Road (http://www.croadcore.org) titled THE HIEROPHANT. We choose this piece because of the books featured, such as: Women, Race, and Class by Angela Davis; Our Bodies, Our Selves; Privilege, Power, and Difference; Opening Up; The New Poverty Studies; Teaching to Transgress, by bell hooks; Gender Trouble; and Readings for Diversity and Social Justice. So many amazing and influential books!
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Thursday, April 26th 6 - 9 PM at The Evergreen State College in Lecture Hall 1
Joe Kadi is a writer, teacher, and editor. He’s a transgender Arab-Canadian man who believes in feminism, the power of the common people, and environmental justice. He edited the anthology Food For Our Grandmothers: Writings by Arab-Canadian and Arab-American Feminists, and wrote Thinking Class: Sketches from a Cultural Worker.
Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha (http://www.brownstargirl.org/) is a queer disabled Sri Lankan writer, teacher and cultural worker. Leah is the author of Consensual Genocide and Love Cake and co-editor of The Revolution Starts At Home: Confronting Intimate Violence in Activist Communities.
Leah’s performance, Love Cake: In her latest collection of performance poetry, Love Cake, Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha explores how queer people of color resist and transform violence through love and desire. Refusing to forget the traumas of post 9/11 Islamophobia, and Sri Lanka’s civil war, Love Cake documents the persistence of survival and beauty—especially the dangerous beauty found in queer people of colour’s lives. Piepzna- Samarasinha maps the complicated, luscious joy of reclaiming the body and sexuality after abuse, examines a family history of violence with compassion and celebrates the beautiful resistance of queer of color love and home making. Leah will share selections from her spoken word repertoire from her work with Mangos With Chili and Sins Invalid, as well as share multimedia theatrical performance and prose examining the intersections of race, class, sexuality and disability.
For readings by these authors go to blogs.evergreen.edu/occupysymposium
This event is part of Day of Absence/Day of Presence and is co-organized with FIST! (Feminists in Solidarity Together). Co-sponsored by The President’s Diversity Fund, TESC Writing Center, Center for Community-Based Learning and Action, and the Academic Deans
FIST! (Feminists in Solidarity Together!) is a radical feminist student group at The Evergreen State College. We are founded on principles of collective liberation, solidarity, mutual aid, and consensus decision making. Our mission is to bring these values to feminism on campus. Our goals include: providing educational resources on anti-oppression and allyship; creating a network of activist student groups on campus for meaningful collaboration; solidarity with social movements that share our values; and bringing radical feminist events and speakers to campus. FIST! prioritizes the needs, voices, and experiences of those most targeted by oppression.
Our Email Address: raiseyourfist@riseup.net
Our Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/fist.tesc
Our Tumblr: http://fistatevergreen.tumblr.com/
FIST! presents…
A Workshop on Transformative Justice with Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha!
Thursday, April 26th 2 - 5 PM at The Evergreen State College
in The Longhouse, room 1007 A
This workshop will introduce the concepts of community accountability and transformative justice approaches to dealing with sexual assault and intimate partner violence- strategies that rely on community intervention rather than primarily relying on the police and criminal legal system. We’ll talk about why the cops and courts aren’t always a safe or effective form of intervention, as well as talking about the specific dynamics and challenges we face when confronting intimate violence within small communities. We’ll also, relying on the scholarship of feminist and queer people of color and allies such as UBUNTU, CARA, Philly Stands Up and STOP, look at specific models that have been successfully used to intervene in violence or harm without primarily relying on the state. This workshop moves from theory to practice, creating a space where we can talk honestly about the complex challenges of creating successful accountability processes and problem solve about how local Olympia interventions can be held more successfully. We’ll also discuss and build what intervention and emotional skills we need to develop in order to do this work sustainably and for the long haul. Participants will leave with a packet of resources and tools.
About Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha:
Pushcart Prize nominee Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha is a queer disabled Sri Lankan writer, teacher and cultural worker. The author of Consensual Genocide and Love Cake and co-editor of The Revolution Starts At Home: Confronting Intimate Violence in Activist Communities (South End, 2011), her work has appeared in the anthologies Persistence: Still Butch and Femme, Yes Means Yes, Visible: A Femmethology, Homelands, Colonize This, We Don’t Need Another Wave, Bitchfest, Without a Net, Dangerous Families, Brazen Femme, Femme and A Girl’s Guide to Taking Over The World.
She co-founded Mangos With Chili, the national queer and trans people of color performance organization, is a lead artist with Sins Invalid and teaches with June Jordan’s Poetry for the People. In 2010 she was named one of the Feminist Press’ “40 Feminists Under 40 Who Are Shaping the Future.” Her one woman show, Grown Woman Show, has toured nationally, including performances at the National Queer Arts Festival, Swarthmore College, Yale University, Reed College and McGill University. She has taught, performed and lectured across the country, including appearances at Columbia, Oberlin, Texas A&M, Sarah Lawrence, Swarthmore, UC Berkeley, USC, and the University of Toronto. She co-founded Toronto’s Asian Arts Freedom School. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Mills College, focusing on creative nonfiction and community-based teaching by writers of color.
About FIST!:
FIST! (Feminists in Solidarity Together!) is a radical feminist student group at The Evergreen State College. We are founded on principles of collective liberation, solidarity, mutual aid, and consensus decision making. Our mission is to bring these values to feminism on campus. Our goals include: providing educational resources on anti-oppression and allyship; creating a network of activist student groups on campus for meaningful collaboration; solidarity with social movements that share our values; and bringing radical feminist events and speakers to campus. FIST! prioritizes the needs, voices, and experiences of those most targeted by oppression.
Our Email Address: raiseyourfist@riseup.net
Our Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/fist.tesc
Our Tumblr: http://fistatevergreen.tumblr.com/
PLEASE EMAIL FIST! FOR ACCOMMODATIONS OR TO REQUEST CHILDCARE.
[And as always…reblog!]
FIST! presents The LGBTQ & Allies Relationship Skills Class with The NW Network of Bi, Trans, Gay and Lesbian Survivors of Abuse April 14th & 15th 10 AM - 6 PM in SEM 2 A3105
Get the skills you need to build the relationships you want. This is an opportunity to take what is usually a 7 week class offered in Seattle over one weekend where we will discuss the following topics as they relate to relationships; anti-oppression, values, accountability, boundaries, conflict, and community connections. This class is from 10 AM to 6 PM on both days. We ask that participants attend the whole weekend. There will be breaks and snacks will be provided.
Space is limited. To register or request more information, please email us at raiseyourfist@riseup.net by April 12th.
Please email FIST! if you need accommodations or childcare.
The NW Network of Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse works to end violence and abuse by building loving and equitable relationships in our community and across the country. The NW Network: http://www.nwnetwork.org/
FIST! (Feminists in Solidarity Together!) is a radical feminist student group at The Evergreen State College. We are founded on principles of collective liberation, solidarity, mutual aid, and consensus decision making. Our mission is to bring these values to feminism on campus. Our goals include: providing educational resources on anti-oppression and allyship; creating a network of activist student groups on campus for meaningful collaboration; solidarity with social movements that share our values; and bringing radical feminist events and speakers to campus. FIST! prioritizes the needs, voices, and experiences of those most targeted by oppression.
Our Email Address: raiseyourfist@riseup.net
Our Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/fist.tesc
Our Tumblr: http://fistatevergreen.tumblr.com/
FIST! is pleased to be working with Jenna Peters-Golden of AORTA Collective! Here is Jenna’s bio: She has organized regionally and nationally for the new Students for a Democratic Society, the Rainforest Action Network andStudent Environmental Action Coalition around PowerShift. She has been inspired by working with organizations like Casino Free Philadelphia and the Ruckus Society, and is a member of the political study group Marginal Notes. Jenna is also a core member of Philly Stands Up a transformative justice collective. In 2010, Jenna was a recipient of the the Leeway Foundation’s Art and Change grant. Jenna also served as a track coordinator for the Growing Safer Communities Track at the 2011 Allied Media Conference. Jenna has presented at events such as the U.S. Social Forum 2010, NASCO Institute, Communities United Against Violence’s Safety Fest 2011, and the Eastern Conference for Workplace Democracy 2011. Currently Jenna’s favorite workshops to facilitate are: Radical Human Resources, Anti-Oppression Meeting Facilitation, Strategic Planning, Anti-Oppression Fundamentals, National Organizing and Large Scale Campaigns, and Democratic Education. You can contact Jenna at: jenna(at)aortacollective(dot)org
AORTA is a collective of trainers devoted to strengthening movements for social justice and a solidarity economy. We work as consultants and facilitators to expand the capacity of cooperative, collective, and community based projects through education, training and planning. We base our trainings on an intersectional approach to liberation because we believe that true change requires uprooting all systems of oppression.
During International Womyn’s Week FIST! (Feminists In Solidarity Together) will be hosting 3 workshops from AORTA Collective.
Power, Privilege, and Oppression Fundamentals Workshop
Tuesday, March 6th 12:00 - 3:00 in LIB 2205
This dynamic workshop, taught in the style of popular education, offers participants an accessible way to understand and challenge power, privilege and oppression inherent in our small communities and broader global community. Utilizing narrative tools and engaging activities to frame issues of racism, classism, sexism, homo & transphobia, ableism (and more), participants will leave with more comprehensive and complicated understanding of these systems of oppression as well as action steps and resources to make concrete changes and impacts.
Queer Liberation and Collective Liberation Workshop
Tuesday, March 6th 4:00 - 7:00 PM in SEM 2 B2109
How do dismantling the gender binary and anti-racism relate to uprooting classism and disability justice? In this workshop, we will explore the intersections of identity and liberation. By placing LGBTQ issues and gender justice at the center, we will discuss how queer liberation is tied up in all liberation — using a strong Anti-Oppression lens, this popular education style workshop will give participants a safe place to discuss power and privilege, reflect on the state of their communities and leave with concrete action steps to challenge and change the conversations and conditions in their communities and beyond.
Training for Trainers Workshop
Wednesday, March 7th 12:00 - 3:00 PM in SEM 2 B3105
Effective skills in popular education, curriculum planning, and fantastic facilitation skills are the backbone of this workshop. Whether you are a seasoned organizer and trainer, or you are brand new — this workshop will focus on strengthening skills and offering dozens of tools to improve facilitation and the overall workshops and events on campuses and in broader communities. Skills are also transferable to strengthening the facilitation of meetings for student organizations, campaign meetings, or community organizing.
AORTA Collective (Anti-Oppression Resource and Training Alliance) is a collective of trainers devoted to strengthening movements for social justice and a solidarity economy. We work as consultants and facilitators to expand the capacity of cooperative, collective, and community based projects through education, training and planning. We base our trainings on an intersectional approach to liberation because we believe that true change requires uprooting all systems of oppression. For more info: aortacollective.org
FIST! (Feminists in Solidarity Together!) is a radical feminist student group at The Evergreen State College. We are founded on principles of collective liberation, solidarity, mutual aid, and consensus decision making. Our mission is to bring these values to feminism on campus. Our goals include: providing educational resources on anti-oppression and allyship; creating a network of activist student groups on campus for meaningful collaboration; solidarity with social movements that share our values; and bringing radical feminist events and speakers to campus. FIST! prioritizes the needs, voices, and experiences of those most targeted by oppression.
Our Email Address: raiseyourfist@riseup.net
Our Email List: https://lists.riseup.net/www/info/fistatevergreen
Our Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/fist.tesc
Our Tumblr: http://fistatevergreen.tumblr.com/
During International Womyn’s Week FIST! (Feminists In Solidarity Together) will be hosting three workshops from AORTA Collective.
Training for Trainers Workshop
Wednesday, March 7th 12:00 - 3:00 PM in SEM 2 B3105
Effective skills in popular education, curriculum planning, and fantastic facilitation skills are the backbone of this workshop. Whether you are a seasoned organizer and trainer, or you are brand new — this workshop will focus on strengthening skills and offering dozens of tools to improve facilitation and the overall workshops and events on campuses and in broader communities. Skills are also transferable to strengthening the facilitation of meetings for student organizations, campaign meetings, or community organizing.
AORTA Collective (Anti-Oppression Resource and Training Alliance) is a collective of trainers devoted to strengthening movements for social justice and a solidarity economy. We work as consultants and facilitators to expand the capacity of cooperative, collective, and community based projects through education, training and planning. We base our trainings on an intersectional approach to liberation because we believe that true change requires uprooting all systems of oppression. For more info:aortacollective.org
FIST! (Feminists in Solidarity Together!) is a radical feminist student group at The Evergreen State College. We are founded on principles of collective liberation, solidarity, mutual aid, and consensus decision making. Our mission is to bring these values to feminism on campus. Our goals include: providing educational resources on anti-oppression and allyship; creating a network of activist student groups on campus for meaningful collaboration; solidarity with social movements that share our values; and bringing radical feminist events and speakers to campus. FIST! prioritizes the needs, voices, and experiences of those most targeted by oppression.
Our Email Address: raiseyourfist@riseup.net
Our Email List: https://lists.riseup.net/www/info/fistatevergreen
Our Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/fist.tesc
Our Tumblr: http://fistatevergreen.tumblr.com/
During International Womyn’s Week FIST! (Feminists In Solidarity Together) will be hosting three workshops from AORTA Collective.
Queer Liberation and Collective Liberation Workshop
Tuesday, March 6th 4:00 - 7:00 PM in SEM 2 B2109
How do dismantling the gender binary and anti-racism relate to uprooting classism and disability justice? In this workshop, we will explore the intersections of identity and liberation. By placing LGBTQ issues and gender justice at the center, we will discuss how queer liberation is tied up in all liberation — using a strong Anti-Oppression lens, this popular education style workshop will give participants a safe place to discuss power and privilege, reflect on the state of their communities and leave with concrete action steps to challenge and change the conversations and conditions in their communities and beyond.
AORTA Collective (Anti-Oppression Resource and Training Alliance) is a collective of trainers devoted to strengthening movements for social justice and a solidarity economy. We work as consultants and facilitators to expand the capacity of cooperative, collective, and community based projects through education, training and planning. We base our trainings on an intersectional approach to liberation because we believe that true change requires uprooting all systems of oppression. For more info:aortacollective.org
FIST! (Feminists in Solidarity Together!) is a radical feminist student group at The Evergreen State College. We are founded on principles of collective liberation, solidarity, mutual aid, and consensus decision making. Our mission is to bring these values to feminism on campus. Our goals include: providing educational resources on anti-oppression and allyship; creating a network of activist student groups on campus for meaningful collaboration; solidarity with social movements that share our values; and bringing radical feminist events and speakers to campus. FIST! prioritizes the needs, voices, and experiences of those most targeted by oppression.
Our Email Address: raiseyourfist@riseup.net
Our Email List: https://lists.riseup.net/www/info/fistatevergreen
Our Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/fist.tesc
Our Tumblr: http://fistatevergreen.tumblr.com/
During International Womyn’s Week FIST! (Feminists In Solidarity Together) will be hosting three workshops from AORTA Collective.
Power, Privilege, and Oppression Fundamentals Workshop
Tuesday, March 6th 12:00 - 3:00 in LIB 2205
This dynamic workshop, taught in the style of popular education, offers participants an accessible way to understand and challenge power, privilege and oppression inherent in our small communities and broader global community. Utilizing narrative tools and engaging activities to frame issues of racism, classism, sexism, homo & transphobia, ableism (and more), participants will leave with more comprehensive and complicated understanding of these systems of oppression as well as action steps and resources to make concrete changes and impacts.
AORTA Collective (Anti-Oppression Resource and Training Alliance) is a collective of trainers devoted to strengthening movements for social justice and a solidarity economy. We work as consultants and facilitators to expand the capacity of cooperative, collective, and community based projects through education, training and planning. We base our trainings on an intersectional approach to liberation because we believe that true change requires uprooting all systems of oppression. For more info: aortacollective.org
FIST! (Feminists in Solidarity Together!) is a radical feminist student group at The Evergreen State College. We are founded on principles of collective liberation, solidarity, mutual aid, and consensus decision making. Our mission is to bring these values to feminism on campus. Our goals include: providing educational resources on anti-oppression and allyship; creating a network of activist student groups on campus for meaningful collaboration; solidarity with social movements that share our values; and bringing radical feminist events and speakers to campus. FIST! prioritizes the needs, voices, and experiences of those most targeted by oppression.
Our Email Address: raiseyourfist@riseup.net
Our Email List: https://lists.riseup.net/www/info/fistatevergreen
Our Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/fist.tesc
Our Tumblr: http://fistatevergreen.tumblr.com/
FIST! Presents…
No One Wins In Patriarchy Week, Day 2!
Hey y’all!!
No plans or anything to do on the horrifying capitalist sham holiday known to most as Valentine’s Day? are you a punk? a radical? got a weird haircut? friendly and a little shy? interested in meeting potential new friends?
GREAT NEWS!
F.I.S.T, or Feminists in Solidarity Together, along with the Punk Rock Preservation Society, will be hosting this event as a part of their No One Wins in Patriarchy Week!
WHY THE QUOTATION MARKS?
When we say “speed dating”, we actually mean “speed friending”. We want everyone to feel safe. If you happen to make a mutual crush connection with someone(s), awesome! But the intention is to foster face to face interaction and friendship in a world that is increasingly more virtual.
You only have two minutes per person anyways!
(convo cards will be provided, too!)
BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!
Also enjoy a valentine station, where you can make cards for family, pets, roommates, friends, lovers, and prisoners (who always need extra care and consideration all year long.)
There will also be a photo booth with $1 pictures!
All money raised will benefit New Direction Fest.
more info here http://www.facebook.com/people/New-Direction-Fest/100002019129927
WE WILL NOT TOLERATE CREEPY OR OPPRESSIVE SHIT! this includes but is not limited to ableism, ageism, cissexism, classism, heterosexism, homophobia, racism, sexism, sizeism, slut shaming, transphobia, boundary crossing, etc… Those who make others feel unsafe will be asked to leave.
Participation is not required to attend the event, there will be time to hang out before and after the actual “speed friending”, which will last between 45 minutes to an hour.
All are welcome (students and non-students; single, non-monogamous, or committed), so long as they follow the ground rules. This event is queer positive, queer friendly, queer run! but of course all orientations are welcome!
Will start at 5:00 SHARP (no punx time) on the 2nd floor of the CAB in the Quiet Lounge.
