Anti-Eviction Action at the Milwaukee County Court House

EVENT WILL BE HELD AT THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY COURT HOUSE (901 N 9th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233) MAIN ENTRANCE. THIS IS AN IN PERSON EVENT SO PLEASE WEAR A MASK AND PRACTICE SAFE SOCIAL DISTANCING.

In the midst of the COVID 19 crisis and mass uprisings against police brutality agains black and brown people, Milwaukee landlords have filed eviction notices against hundreds of families, most of them from the black community. It defies any sense of morality or logic to throw people out of their homes in the middle of a public health crisis that has caused over 100,000 deaths and almost 40 million people unemployed. We must resist the predatory behavior of parasitic landlords who act as gatekeepers to affordable housing and contribute nothing of value to society.

The Milwaukee Autonomous Tenants Union will thus be asking for the help of the already mobilized masses to help people resist eviction by providing them with important information that could help them pay rent owed and assist in the formation of a tenants union in their building/area, as well as sitting in on the hearings to show landlords that the community is watching.

We have seen the power of numbers. The power that we have collectively as we take to the streets. Right now, we need to throw that collective power behind the most vulnerable members of our city who are facing imminent homelessness.

We need volunteers to assist in:

-Handing out MATU literature on emergency resources that can help tenants pay rent.

-Distributing information packets on forming a tenants union.

-Going in to the court room as observers during eviction hearings and to make brief reports about the proceedings.

-Bring signs and placards protesting evictions during this economic and public health crisis.

Please contact us if you have questions or are interested in participating. Please also feel free to show up on the day of and find an organizer for an assignment.

Anti-Eviction Action at the Milwaukee County Court House

Voces de la Frontera

Racine, WI, June 5, 2020

Full BBC documentary about the Cuban interventions in the Angolan Civil War and several other African Wars for Independence during the 60’s and 70’s.

Documentário completo em inglês a respeito das intervenções de Cuba na guerra civil Angolana e demais guerras coloniais africanas iniciando nos anos 60.

Mark Up Marquette

MEDITATION OF THE UPROOTED

OUR SPIRITUAL ENERGIES AND HEALING PRACTICES PLAY A HUGE ROLE IN WHAT KEEPS US FUELED AND PRESENT. COME, AND JOIN ME AS WE CREATE A SACRED SPACE TO DO JUST THAT. WHATEVER FORM OF MEDITATION YOU USE, I.E.: WRITING, DANCING, ENERGY HEALING, YOGA, ETC. ITS ALL WELCOMED.

RECLAIM THE 414: Community Art Build and March

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.

Join us for a community art build and march as we demand divestment from the Milwaukee Police Department, and investment into our community. It is time that we reclaim the 414. This is our city. This is our home.

We will have an art build starting at 1PM, followed by a march to Red Arrow Park.

This event is organized and led by young women of color from Milwaukee.

Artist Chris Burke stands in front of a new mural in memory of George Floyd on Friday, June 5, 2020 at the corner of North Avenue and Holton Street. Burke painted the Floyd portrait, and Dominique White is another artist helping with the mural. 

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In the wake of nationwide protests against the police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, we urge protestors to stay safe, both physically and digitally. Our Surveillance Self Defense (SSD) Guide on attending a protest offers practical tips on how to maintain your privacy and minimize your digital footprint while taking to the streets.

These demonstrations have taken place against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, so for many, public health concerns have added an extra dimension to the subtle calculus of when to stay inside and when to engage in street protest. This unique context provides us enough novelty to warrant a “reader’s guide” to our normal SSD post on attending a protest.

Many of our tips for preparing to attend a protest remain the same: enable full disk encryption for your device, install an encrypted messenger app such as Signal (for iOS or Android) to communicate with friends, and remove biometric identifiers like fingerprint or FaceID. Under current U.S. law—which is still in flux—using a memorized passcode generally provides a stronger legal footing to push back in court against compelled device unlocking/decryption. Wearing a mask during a protest is certainly more commonplace (and advisable) this year, and it will also impede your ability to unlock your device with FaceID. This is all the more reason to remove that particular unlock mechanism.

The widespread use of face masks has prompted technology companies to increase research and development on novel methods of identifying people from footage. Biometric identifiers that can be observed despite facial covering, such as eyes and cheekbones, are increasing the trackability and surveillability of those on the street. Accordingly, be mindful when taking photos that include protestors and bystanders. Consider blurring out faces and other identifiable features like clothing, colored hair, and tattoos, and remove metadata from those photos before posting them. Taking basic precautions to protect yourselves and the protestors around you goes a long way.

If you are buying a prepaid cell phone for the protest, be sure to disinfect the device thoroughly. Digital devices are particularly nasty vectors for the spread of germs, especially if you’re purchasing them second-hand. Follow best practices for cleaning digital devices to stop the spread of the disease.

Caravan protests are gaining popularity as a way to remain safe while amplifying one’s message. While a good way to protect against COVID-19, it puts those protestors at increased risk of being tracked by Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs). Riding a bicycle or walking to the protest will help avoid invasive tracking technologies like ALPRs. Use the best judgement that applies to your particular threat model.

Gathering in large crowds increases the risk of protestors being targeted with weapons such as tear gas, which can cause severe respiratory problems and even spread COVID-19. If you have a burner device with you, be sure to save the number for an emergency health contact who will be available in case you need them.

At least 40 cities have now imposed curfews limiting the right of movement and protest for their residents. What’s more, at least one state has started appropriating the language of public health in an attempt to extend the application of surveillance technologies to protesters. At EFF, we strongly oppose efforts by the state to use COVID as a justification for extending the use of surveillance technologies that are already disproportionately targeted at communities of color. And as the protests continue, we will be especially vigilant against the government using the justification of “public safety” to introduce more invasive technologies on ordinary citizens.

Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay heard.

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