Survival Bloc Kentucky is excited to announce our state-wide workshop series, Community Defense 101 , in partnership with The U of L National Brandeis Lawyer's Guild, Community Defense BG, Queer Arts Collective, and more! We invite black, brown, and marginalized community organizers, concerned neighbors, organizations, and rapid responders who have been directly impacted by ICE attacks and other community crises to join us for an afternoon of education, visioning, and brainstorming. This offering is parallel to the work we are developing through our survival program and defense collective, The Community Scout Network, where we are building a national base of neighborhood defenders who can protect their communities and build long-term power in the face of increasing criminalization, state violence and climate disaster. These workshops will be led by our small but mighty team of directly impacted organizers, activists, and immigration attorneys that are on the frontlines of abolitionist organizing across the state.
Participants can expect:
- Primer on civic rights and Kentucky-based legal processes that may impact immigration/community defense work
- Brainstorming and visioning activities that help communities reimagine how to build solidarity + long-term power
- Rapid response tips and scenarios to consider for individuals engaging in community safety and defense work
- Space to talk about community successes and gaps, and ways that we can strengthen defense organizing across racial, economic, and regional lines
Workshop Details + Logistics
- Saturday, April 25 1- 3 pm CT - Bowling Green Public Library, Lisa Rice Branch - 1225 State Street, Bowling Green KY
- Saturday, May 23rd 11-1 pm ET - Levee Collective - 607 N Limestone, Lexington, KY
- Saturday, June 20 11 - 1 pm ET - Queer Arts Collective/"The Pond" - 52 Broadway, Whitesburg, KY Suite A
Each participant that RSVP's will be sent an accompanying resource packet to support their future organizing! There is limited availability - RSVP will be secured through a first come, first served basis. While this is an offering open to everyone, we are priortizing the participation of BIPOC communities and/or individuals that work closely with these communities.