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Protest Against Renovation of Youth Jail by Seattle Save the Kids on March 8, 2016

March 10, 2016

Today, on International Womyn’s Day, Seattle Save the Kids, in solidarity with several other local groups, participated in a protest against the city of Seattle spending $210 million on renovating the youth jail. We believe that investing that type of money in education and community based solutions to the issues that prevent students from being…
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Protest Confederate Flag Ride by Durango Save the Kids on March 5, 2016

March 10, 2016

Over eighty people organized with a number of organizations including Durango Save the Kids to protest against a ride with confederate flags from Durango, Colorado to Pagosa, Colorado on March 5, 2016. Durango Herald covered the protest click here for the report.
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2nd Annual International Hip Hop Activism Conference

March 7, 2016

2nd Annual International Hip Hop Activism Conference September 24-25, 2016 Vallecito Room, Student Union Fort Lewis College www.fortlewis.edu Durango, Colorado, USA #IHHAC2016 #HipHopActivismConference2016 Fly into Durango, Colorado Airport Hotel Discount at Durango Downtown Inn mention you are attending this conference. It should be $99.00 a night. _______________________________ PDF 2016 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE CLICK HERE _______________________________ With…
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Confront white supremacy, racism, and hate in Durango and Pagosa

March 5, 2016

ACTION ALERT! SOLIDARITY NEEDED! Join us to confront and stop the Confederate flag ride planned Saturday from Durango, Colorado to Pagosa Springs, Colorado! (www.durangoherald.com/article/20160303/NEWS01/160309857/Confederate-flag-ride-planned-Saturday-from-Durango-to-Pagosa-Springs) We’re calling on anti-racists, social justice activists, anti-fascists, and wonderful people for inclusion everywhere to converge on Durango, Colorado THIS SATURDAY to disrupt and put a stop to this event. Durango…
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Save the Kids Official Statement – On the Murder of Che Andre Taylor

February 25, 2016

PDF – Save the Kids Official Statement on the Murder of Che Andre Taylor SAVE THE KIDS OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON THE MURDER OF CHE ANDRE TAYLOR February 25, 2016 On February 21st, 2016 at approximately 4:15pm, Seattle Police Department officers shot and killed Che Andre Taylor. Taylor, remembered by friends, family and members of…
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1st Annual Anarchism, Crime, and Justice Conference at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, USA

February 18, 2016

1st Annual Anarchism, Crime, and Justice Conference THEME: Prison Abolition, Transformative Justice, and Fighting Repression DATES: March 26 and 27, 2016 LOCATION: Education and Business Hall (EBH) Fort Lewis College (FLC) Durango, Colorado, USA EBH 108: Panels EBH 119: Workshops EBH: 107: Booths/Tables and Registration and benefit dinner Saturday night ($10.00 and up) Safer Space…
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2016 4th Annual National Week of Action Against Incarcerating Youth

February 1, 2016

2016 4th Annual National Week of Action Against Incarcerating Youth May 15 to May 21, 2016 We are looking for groups and individuals around the United States to organize events. During the 4th Annual National Week of Action Against Incarcerating Youth organizations, groups, collectives, mosques, synagogue, community centers, bookstores, schools, clubs, churches, recreation centers, and…
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Call for Presentations – 1st Annual Anarchism, Crime, and Justice Conference

January 28, 2016

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS 1st Annual Anarchism, Crime, and Justice Conference at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, USA THEME: Prison Abolition, Transformative Justice, and Fighting Repression March 26 and 27, 2016 ____________________________________________________ DESCRIPTION Activists and scholars working within the realm of challenging the current punitive criminal justice system are welcome to submit for the 1st…
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Durango, Colorado Prisoner Letter Writing

November 16, 2015

Durango Save the Kids starts on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 5pm to 6:30pm in Reed Library 016 with the Sociology Club at Fort Lewis College prisoner letter writing. Everyone is invited to join the letter writing. For more information contact: Anthony Nocella ajnocella@fortlewis.edu
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Nov 15 – Let the Woman Speak: Sexism, Misogyny, and Hip Hop – Minneapolis, MN

November 16, 2015

Let the Woman Speak: Sexism, Misogyny, and Hip Hop 5:30pm to 7:30pm The Common Table 2001 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis (free, open to the public, family friendly, all ages, and accessible) In the words of Raquel Cepeda, Hip Hop is “storytelling” that allows us to “roam this breathtaking planet.” It is “this thing we love that…
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Video from 2nd Annual Twin Cities Black August Hip Hop and Revolutionary Education Show

September 7, 2015

Here is a great summary of the 2nd Annual Twin Cities Black August Hip Hop and Revolutionary Education Show, edited and produced by Rose, with pictures below as well. Over hundred people showed up for this free open and family event.
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Sept 5 2015 – Know Your Rights Workshop by Buffalo Save the Kids

September 7, 2015

On September 5, 2015 Buffalo Save the Kids organized a panel and workshop on Knowing Your Rights if approached by police. Here is some pictures of the event below.
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August 29, 2015 – 2nd Annual Twin Cities Black August – Hip Hop, Spoken Word, & Revolutionary Education

August 27, 2015

2nd Annual Twin Cities Black August – Hip Hop, Spoken Word, & Revolutionary Education Date: August 29, 2015 Location: Minnehaha Free Space 3747 Minnehaha Ave. Southside Mpls Free, but Donations Welcome. All Ages. https://www.facebook.com/events/700454330086423/ _______________________________________ HISTORY OF BLACK AUGUST “Black August originated in the concentration camps of California to honor fallen Freedom Fighters, Jonathan Jackson,…
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