Virtual Union: June 11

Sustainable Activism Discussion (8:00-9:30pm EST)

This week, we’ll take some time to read Grey Armstrong’s article, then we’ll brainstorming be ways we could make something from his list a long-term, sustainable action that becomes a part of our lives. Then we’ll choose and commit to doing one of those things. This will take place on Google Meet.

Rough schedule:
– Welcome
– Take time to read (or reread) the article: https://obsidiantea.com/2020/05/31/feeling-helpless-about-police-brutality-things-you-can-do/?fbclid=IwAR1r9FhqT7JS4cr81EephHZylmTuoLhS1q7VgIQrqwe2BCDvaiVmmqFEP_g
– Discuss the article
– Set actionable, personal goals based on the article

Next month, we’ll have a check-in event to see how it’s going and further support each other.

Rough schedule:
– 8-8:15pm Take time to read (or reread) the article: https://obsidiantea.com/2020/05/31/feeling-helpless-about-police-brutality-things-you-can-do/?fbclid=IwAR1r9FhqT7JS4cr81EephHZylmTuoLhS1q7VgIQrqwe2BCDvaiVmmqFEP_g
– 8:15-8:45pm Brainstorm ways for making different ideas in his list something we do long-term (discussion)
– 8:45-9pm Choose an action, share with the group

Next month, we’ll have a check-in event to see how it’s going and further support each other.