Tag Archives: people of color

“How to Overthrow the Illuminati” Pamphlet

Posted on February 1, 2014 by mamos206

This summer, I collaborated with comrades in New York City to produce a pamphlet criticizing conspiracy theories.  We also set up a website to discuss and distribute the pamphlet.  For some reason, I forgot to link it here on the … Continue reading →

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Kshama Sawant and Capitalism’s Shock Absorbers

Posted on November 30, 2013 by mamos206

“While you waitin’ for the mention in the pages of ‘The Stranger’ You can find me in the basement makin’ heaters for later… we’ve been living in conditions we’re tired of Come on and rise up” – Blue Scholars, “North … Continue reading →

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Event: More 4 Mann – Seattle Public Schools’ Board Meeting

Posted on August 14, 2013 by amarant0

We are reposting a call out for solidarity. Members of the Black community in Seattle have been holding space in the abandoned Horace Mann School building (owned by the Seattle Public Schools). Free classes for youth and childcare have been … Continue reading →

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Summer update: Youth Rally, Prison Strike Solidarity, Creativity Not Control

Posted on August 9, 2013 by mamos206

Folks in BOC have been busy recently, and we haven’t gotten a chance to update this blog for a while. I’m gonna post links to a few activities that some of us have been involved with or have been supporting here … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Open Letter to All Comrades

Posted on June 22, 2013 by mamos206

This is a post by our friend Matthew Erickson, describing his experiences with incarceration.  My name is Matthew; I’ve been a revolutionary active in Decolonize/ Occupy, and I’m a cofounder of Seattle Copwatch.  I’ve been indicted for rioting charges for … Continue reading →

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Native and Environmental Movements Are Opposing Coal Export Terminals – A Call for Solidarity From Port Workers

Posted on March 17, 2013 by amarant0

The indigenous liberation movement Idle No More has called for three days of action this week: 1. Day of Ceremony and Resurgence, March 20th 2. Idle No More Day of Action, March 21st (it is also the  International Day for the … Continue reading →

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Idle No More goes to the Port of Seattle

Posted on March 14, 2013 by amarant0

  https://www.facebook.com/events/590401870987350/ This Thursday, March 21, 2013 @3PM (Westlake) there will be an Idle No More march on the Seattle port to protest SSA Marine’s attempt to build a coal export terminal on Lummi Nation Sacred Land. These terminals are further colonizing indigenous land and threatening the … Continue reading →

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Seattle teachers resist standardized testing

Posted on January 14, 2013 by mamos206

Teachers at Seattle’s Garfield High School have recently chosen to resist administering a standardized test used for student and teacher evaluation.  Ballard High School teachers followed soon after, declaring that they also would resist the test.  This is making big waves locally … Continue reading →

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