Tired of seeing unprecedented events define what rights we have? Do you want to build a community and power for an Oklahoma that truly centers its people? Join our "Power Play: Amplifying Immigrant Voices" training series and organize for an Oklahoma where everyone belongs!
Are you ready to amplify your voice and drive change in Oklahoma?
8.31 in OKC - Dropping Truths & Dissing Myths - Immigrant Narrative Training
We'll kick off the training series with an introductory workshop on the power of narratives. You'll learn how narratives shape our worldview, influence our ability to create change, and affect the conditions of our organizing efforts.
We'll explore harmful stereotypes, internal biases, and the narratives that shape our daily perceptions.
Together, we'll align on narratives that advance a pro-immigrant agenda and create a cohesive cross-movement vision for a thriving Oklahoma.
Saturday August 31, 2024 / 10am - 1pm
Oklahoma City, OK (in person)
In this session, we'll explore how local, state, and federal governments create conditions that impact immigrant communities through policing, detention, and deportation. We'll delve into the carceral economy, examining the connections between government, governance, and profit in the detention and deportation of immigrant communities.
We'll also discuss strategies and opportunities to protect immigrant communities from HB4156 and other threats beyond 2024 in Oklahoma.
The Politicians Playground - Local Lies and Scandal Statewide - Civic Engagement & Governmental Affairs Training
Saturday September 21, 2024 / 10am - 1pm
Oklahoma City, OK (in person)
The Resistance (Live) - Up and Down the 35 Immigrants will find a way to thrive
Saturday:
We'll discuss the principles of organizing to create alignment, defining the concepts of organizing and mobilizing, their overlap, and the key elements that distinguish them. We'll delve into direct action, learning how to create conditions for communities to engage effectively while assessing conditions and risks to empower the most impacted communities. Additionally, we'll create a space to discuss upcoming events where we can apply our new learnings and strengthen our direct action planning.
Sunday
We'll explore cross-movement issues, identifying our shared values and vision for an Oklahoma that centers our people. This session provides an opportunity to discuss the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead post-elections and as we approach the next legislative session. We'll also have the space to dream and envision our future together, strengthening our movement relationships, centering our contributions to building power, and making commitments to build an Oklahoma that truly feels like home for us.
Saturday October 19, 2024 / 10am - 3pm & Sunday October 20, 2024 10am - 2pm
Oklahoma City, OK (in person)
I've got 99 problems, building power in Oklahoma aint 1! - Oklahomies y'all ready?
We'll kick off the training series with an introductory workshop on the power of narratives. You'll learn how narratives shape our worldview, influence our ability to create change, and affect the conditions of our organizing efforts.
We'll explore harmful stereotypes, internal biases, and the narratives that shape our daily perceptions.
Together, we'll align on narratives that advance a pro-immigrant agenda and create a cohesive cross-movement vision for a thriving Oklahoma.
Saturday November 16th, 2024 10am - 1pm
Oklahoma City, OK (in person)