Upcoming Events

Good Trouble Lives On: John Lewis Day of Action
Jul
17

Good Trouble Lives On: John Lewis Day of Action

his July 17th, we will march, not for what this country claims to be, but for what it can and must become.

We will honor the legacy of Congressman John Lewis, who showed us that freedom is never handed to those who remain silent, but it is won through direct, peaceful acts of good trouble. We will march side by side because civil rights are under attack, because executive overreach is choking the lives and futures of our communities, especially those already pushed to the margins. We will march because silence is no longer an option.

This is how we win: by showing up for each other, standing together in the streets, and moving in solidarity toward justice.

Bring your loved ones. Bring your courage. Stand with us as we show the world that the fight for justice did not end with John Lewis, it lives on through us.

Together, we will build the world we deserve.

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Anti-Racist Organizing: An Interactive Workshop
Jul
19

Anti-Racist Organizing: An Interactive Workshop

Partnerships across race and class are a crucial component of the future Free DC is working toward, as well as the movement we know it will take to win. Achieving this will take intentional changes to our collective relationships, actions, and approach to organizing.

Anti-Racist Organizing: An Interactive Workshop is a half-day training for Free DC community members about how to incorporate anti-racist practices into our organizing. We encourage everyone who is actively involved in our Ward Teams and Working Groups to attend this session.

Campaign Orientation is a required pre-requisite for this training. See the list of upcoming Campaign Orientations you can attend.

Register to attend this training using the form below.

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Ward 7 Team July Meeting
Jul
20

Ward 7 Team July Meeting

If you live in Ward 7 and want to learn about mobilizing your local community to become part of Free DC, join this meeting of the Ward 7 Team.

New to Free DC? We encourage everyone to attend Campaign Orientation before joining a meeting of your Ward Team.
See the schedule of upcoming Campaign Orientations.

Register to attend this meeting using the form below.

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Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice, Part 1
Jul
21

Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice, Part 1

Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice is Free DC's advanced training intensive on the key skills involved in effective non-cooperation.

On July 21 and 22, we will offer our regular curriculum as two evening sessions. The first part will take place on Monday July 21 from 6-8 PM on Zoom. The second part will take place on Tuesday July 22 in person. Register just once to attend both parts of this single training.

Orientation is required

Campaign Orientation is a required pre-requisite for this training. If you have not yet attended a Campaign Orientation, you must do so before participating in this training. Join an upcoming Campaign Orientation session »

Location

Part 1 of this training will take place on Monday July 21 from 6-8 PM on Zoom.

Part 2 of this training will take place on Tuesday July 22 from 6-8 PM in person at a metro-accessible and ADA compliant location in Ward 2.

Location details will be emailed upon registration.

Interactive Program

This training includes interactive role plays that involve movement, noise, and simulated scenarios involving protest and police. Role play helps us learn new skills in safe and supported conditions. If for any reason you are not comfortable participating in this part of the program please let the Training Team know.

Registration details

As part of registration for this advanced training we will ask for information about your organizing experience and interest in our work. This step is part of our commitment to safe and supported learning environments. Information collected is confidential and will be shared only with our Training Team. Thank you for helping us get to know you more.

Childcare

If childcare would support your participation, please indicate that in your registration details and send an email to confirm to team@freedcproject.org.

Interpretation

ASL interpretation and Spanish interpretation are both available upon request. If these accommodations would make your participation possible, please indicate that in your registration details and send an email to confirm to team@freedcproject.org.

Se ofrece interpretación ASL e interpretación al español previa solicitud. Si estas adaptaciones hacen posible su participación, indíquelo en sus datos de inscripción y envíe un correo electrónico de confirmación a team@freedcproject.org.

If you have additional questions, contact our Training Team at team@freedcproject.org.

Register for this training using the form below.

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Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice, Part 2
Jul
22

Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice, Part 2

Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice is Free DC's advanced training intensive on the key skills involved in effective non-cooperation.

On July 21 and 22, we will offer our regular curriculum as two evening sessions. The first part will take place on Monday July 21 from 6-8 PM on Zoom. The second part will take place on Tuesday July 22 in person.

Register for both nights of this single training here.

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July Campaign Orientation (Virtual)
Jul
23

July Campaign Orientation (Virtual)

Free DC is setting out to build the cultural and political power it will take to protect Home Rule and win lasting dignity for the people of DC.

Campaign Orientation is the place to learn about the attacks DC is facing right now, our strategy to defeat them, and our organizing structures that will make it possible.

Register at the button below to attend our Campaign Orientation on Wednesday, July 23 at 7:00 PM on Zoom.

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Ward 5 Team July Meeting + Pool Party
Jul
27

Ward 5 Team July Meeting + Pool Party

The next meeting of the Ward 5 Team will be a pool party at Harry Thomas Rec Center on Sunday, July 27 ☀️🩳🩱🩲😎

Bring your swimsuit, towel, and we’ll have potluck snacks so bring a food item to share! We will also have kids activities for anyone bringing their small humans along.

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Ward 3 Team July Meeting
Jul
28

Ward 3 Team July Meeting

If you live in Ward 3 and want to learn about mobilizing your local community to become part of Free DC, join this meeting of the Ward 3 Team.

New to Free DC? We encourage everyone to attend Campaign Orientation before joining a meeting of your Ward Team.
See the schedule of upcoming Campaign Orientations.

Register for this meeting using the form below.

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Ward 4 Team July Meeting
Jul
29

Ward 4 Team July Meeting

Join the June meeting of the Ward 4 group of Free DC to build the local movement it will take to protect DC home rule and win dignity for our communities.

We will hold a 30 minute orientation from 6-6:30pm, meeting starts at 6:30pm.

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Ward 8 Campaign Orientation In-Person
Aug
6

Ward 8 Campaign Orientation In-Person

The people of DC deserve dignity and respect but that's not what this Congress or this Administration have given us.

Free DC is setting out to build the cultural and political power it will take to protect Home Rule and win lasting dignity for the people of DC — and we want you to join us!

Ward 8 residents are invited to attend a special Ward 8 Campaign Orientation to learn our strategy, our structure, and how to get started organizing with us. Register to attend this event using the form below.

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Ward 2 Team Meeting - August
Aug
12

Ward 2 Team Meeting - August

Join the monthly meeting of the Ward 2 group of Free DC to build the local movement it will take to protect DC home rule and win dignity for our communities.

This meeting will take place at Church of the Pilgrims. This venue is accessible via the Dupont Circle Metro station on the Red Line, as well as the buses C91 (similar to old G2), D70 (similar to old L2), D72 (similar to old 42, 43, and L2), D74 (similar to old H8, 42, and 43), D90 (similar to old N2, N4, N6), D94 (similar to old D6), and D96 (similar to old D2). (More transit information can be found at https://wmata.com/schedules/trip-planner/.)

Please note that before there will be additional programming before the 7pm ward meeting. The agenda for the full evening is as follows:

6 pm - 6:30 pm: Social time and community
6:30 pm - 7 pm: Working group meetings at the ward level time
7 pm - 8 pm: Full ward 2 meeting

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Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice, Part 1
Aug
13

Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice, Part 1

Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice is Free DC's advanced training intensive on the key skills involved in effective non-cooperation.

On August 13 and 14, we will offer our regular curriculum as two evening sessions. The first part will take place on Wednesday August 13 from 6-8 PM on Zoom. The second part will take place on Thursday August 14 in person. Register just once to attend both parts of this single training.

Orientation is required

Campaign Orientation is a required pre-requisite for this training. If you have not yet attended a Campaign Orientation, you must do so before participating in this training. Join an upcoming Campaign Orientation session »

Location

Part 1 of this training will take place on Wednesday August 13 from 6-8 PM on Zoom.

Part 2 of this training will take place on Thursday August 14 from 6-8 PM in-person in the U Street neighborhood. Location details will be emailed upon registration.

Interactive Program

This training includes interactive role plays that involve movement, noise, and simulated scenarios involving protest and police. Role play helps us learn new skills in safe and supported conditions. If for any reason you are not comfortable participating in this part of the program please let the Training Team know.

Registration details

As part of registration for this advanced training we will ask for information about your organizing experience and interest in our work. This step is part of our commitment to safe and supported learning environments. Information collected is confidential and will be shared only with our Training Team. Thank you for helping us get to know you more.

Childcare

If childcare would support your participation, please indicate that in your registration details and send an email to confirm to team@freedcproject.org.

Interpretation

ASL interpretation and Spanish interpretation are both available upon request. If these accommodations would make your participation possible, please indicate that in your registration details and send an email to confirm to team@freedcproject.org.

Se ofrece interpretación ASL e interpretación al español previa solicitud. Si estas adaptaciones hacen posible su participación, indíquelo en sus datos de inscripción y envíe un correo electrónico de confirmación a team@freedcproject.org.

If you have additional questions, contact our Training Team at team@freedcproject.org.

Register for this training using the form below.

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Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice, Part 2
Aug
14

Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice, Part 2

Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice is Free DC's advanced training intensive on the key skills involved in effective non-cooperation.

On August 13 and 14, we will offer our regular curriculum as two evening sessions. The first part will take place on Wednesday August 13 from 6-8 PM on Zoom. The second part will take place on Thursday August 14 in person.

Register for both nights of this single training here.

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Sep
27

Ward 3 Kickoff Party & Free DC Open House

It's a party! All are invited to meet and mingle with Ward 3 neighbors and learn more about the movement we're building to protect Home Rule in DC and win lasting dignity for our communities. There will be activities for kids and adults, refreshments, music, and more.

Additional details coming soon.

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Jul
11

Ward 4 Monthly Social

Join us for the Ward 4 Monthly Social - a chance to meet and mingle with Free DC members from across Ward 4. We'll have zines to fold if you want something to do with your hands, but otherwise this event is all about making friends and having fun!

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Ward 2 Team Meeting - July
Jul
8

Ward 2 Team Meeting - July

Join the monthly meeting of the Ward 2 group of Free DC to build the local movement it will take to protect DC home rule and win dignity for our communities.

This meeting will take place at Church of the Pilgrims. This venue is accessible via the Dupont Circle Metro station on the Red Line, as well as the buses C91 (similar to old G2), D70 (similar to old L2), D72 (similar to old 42, 43, and L2), D74 (similar to old H8, 42, and 43), D90 (similar to old N2, N4, N6), D94 (similar to old D6), and D96 (similar to old D2). (More transit information can be found at https://wmata.com/schedules/trip-planner/.)

Please note that before there will be additional programming before the 7pm ward meeting. The agenda for the full evening is as follows:

6 pm - 6:30 pm: Social time and community
6:30 pm - 7 pm: Working group meetings at the ward level time
7 pm - 8 pm: Full ward 2 meeting

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Campaign Orientation, Ward 7
Jul
8

Campaign Orientation, Ward 7

  • Dorothy I. Height/Benning Neighborhood Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Free DC is setting out to build the cultural and political power it will take to protect Home Rule and win lasting dignity for the people of DC. We want you to join us.

Campaign Orientation is the place to learn about the attacks DC is facing right now, our strategy to defeat them, and our organizing structures that will make it possible.

Ward 7 residents in particular are invited to attend a Ward 7 Campaign Orientation on Tuesday, July 8. Use the form below to register for this session.

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The People’s House Party: Unwind & Uprise
Jul
6

The People’s House Party: Unwind & Uprise

United We Dream members across the country are hosting events to bring our communities together, celebrate our resilience, and imagine the future we all deserve.

The People’s House Party: Unwind & Uprise will be a powerful DMV community event where we relax, connect, learn, and rise together. At this Summer of Dreams gathering, you’ll meet new people, share your hopes for the future, and find joy and strength in community — even in uncertain times.

Join us for:

  • Live music and poetry

  • Free food

  • Art build activities

  • Teach-ins and resource sharing

  • Local DMV organizations doing powerful work

Everyone is welcome — immigrant youth, families, friends, and allies. Free DC will be tabling at this event. Register with United We Dream for location details.

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Ward 1 Community Picnic - July
Jul
6

Ward 1 Community Picnic - July

In place of our usual monthly meeting, the Ward 1 Team will be having a community picnic! This casual picnic is an opportunity for Ward 1 neighbors to hang out and get to know each other. Bring a blanket or chairs and your favorite picnic foods for yourself or to share!

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Palisades 4th of July Parade with the Ward 3 Team
Jul
4

Palisades 4th of July Parade with the Ward 3 Team

Join Free DC to walk in the Palisades Fourth of July Parade! Join us for a fun morning to participate in a Palisades community tradition. Our delegation in this parade will be spreading the word about how to protect DC's Sanctuary law as well a forthcoming campaign focused on one of the corporations powering attacks on DC.

Wear your favorite pro-DC or pro-immigrant apparel, or the colors orange and yellow. Invite your friends and neighbors to walk with us. Kids are welcome to bring bikes and scooters.

Let us know you’ll walk or roll with us using the form below. Scroll down for additional event details.

Getting there
Meet us near 4700 Whitehaven Parkway NW. This location is accessible via the D6 Metrobus route. If driving, street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood.

Finding us
Free DC will be assembling starting at 10:00 AM, and the parade will step off at 11:00 AM.
To find our group, ask a Parade Marshal in the orange vests and walk down Whitehaven Parkway toward MacArthur Boulevard to find the Free DC group.

What to wear + what to bring
Our delegation will be giving out information about how everyone can help protect DC’s Sanctuary Values Act from Congressional and local attacks. Wear your favorite pro-DC or pro-immigrant apparel, or the colors orange and yellow. We’ll have orange and yellow streamers to decorate kids’ bikes, scooters, or strollers. Wear comfortable walking shoes, appropriate sun protection, and a reusable water bottle.

Parade Route
The parade starts at the intersection of Whitehaven Pkwy and MacArthur Blvd at 11:00am sharp. The parade turns right onto MacArthur, continues past Dana Place, then takes a left on Edmunds, a left on Sherier. The parade will end at the Palisades Rec Center.

Post-Parade Festivities
A community picnic starts at 12:00 PM, immediately following the parade, and is free for everyone! The Palisades Community Association sponsors the picnic, the Masons will be serving hot dogs, the Lions will be serving refreshing lemonade, and there will be delicious watermelon, live music, moon bounces, a dunk tank, balloon twisting, glitter tattoos, and face painting. Come one, come all!

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Takoma Park 4th of July Parade with the Ward 4 Team
Jul
4

Takoma Park 4th of July Parade with the Ward 4 Team

  • 201 Ethan Allen Avenue Takoma Park, MD, 20912 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Free DC in the Takoma Park July 4th parade! Join us to participate in this community tradition. Our contingent will be spreading the word about Free DC, including three bills currently in Congress attacking the District as well a forthcoming campaign focused on a private company.

Look for us near the intersection of Ethan Ave and Carroll Ave at 9:00 AM. Wear a Free DC t-shirt if you have one, or wear black and red. We will have banners to carry and handouts for the crowd!

The parade steps off at 10:00 AM and the route is about 1.5 miles total. For more information about the route, see takomapark4th.org.

Register below to let us know you’ll join us!

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Barracks Row 4th of July Parade with the Ward 6 Team
Jul
4

Barracks Row 4th of July Parade with the Ward 6 Team

Join Free DC’s Ward 6 Team in the Barracks Row July 4th parade! Join us to participate in this community tradition. Our contingent will be spreading the word about Free DC, including three bills currently in Congress attacking the District as well a forthcoming campaign focused on a private company.

Look for us near the intersection of 8th St. SE & I St SE at 9:00 AM. Wear a Free DC t-shirt if you have one, or wear black and red. We will have banners to carry and handouts for the crowd!

The parade steps off at 10:00 AM and the route is about 3 blocks total. Register below to let us know you’ll join us!

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Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice
Jul
2

Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice

Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice is Free DC's advanced training intensive on the key skills involved in effective non-cooperation. This half-day training will teach you what non-cooperation looks like on an individual level, a mass level, and how other movements have used these tactics effectively.

Orientation is required

Campaign Orientation is a required pre-requisite for this training. If you have not yet attended a Campaign Orientation, you must do so before participating in this training. Join an upcoming Campaign Orientation session »

Location

This training will take place in-person in DC. Location details will be emailed automatically upon registration. All of Free DC’s training locations are ADA compliant, and are located within a 10 minute walk of a Metro station.

Interactive Program

This training includes interactive role play of protest scenarios. Role play helps us experiment with new skills in safe and supported conditions. That said, if for any reason you are not comfortable participating in this part of the program just let the Training Team know.

Registration details

As part of registration for this advanced training we will ask for some detailed information about your organizing experience and interest in our work. This step is part of our commitment to safe and supported learning environments. Information collected is confidential and will be shared only with our Training Team. Thank you for helping us get to know you more.

Childcare

Parents and caregivers have important reasons to care about the future of our communities and we are glad to make childcare is available for this training. If childcare would support your participation, please indicate that in your registration details and send an email to confirm to team@freedcproject.org.

Interpretation

ASL interpretation and Spanish interpretation are both available upon request. If these accommodations would make your participation possible, please indicate that in your registration details and send an email to confirm to team@freedcproject.org.

Se ofrece interpretación ASL e interpretación al español previa solicitud. Si estas adaptaciones hacen posible su participación, indíquelo en sus datos de inscripción y envíe un correo electrónico de confirmación a team@freedcproject.org.

If you have additional questions, contact our Training Team at team@freedcproject.org.

Register for this training using the form below.

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Ward 8 Campaign Orientation
Jul
1

Ward 8 Campaign Orientation

The people of DC deserve dignity and respect but that's not what this Congress or this Administration have given us.

Free DC is setting out to build the cultural and political power it will take to protect Home Rule and win lasting dignity for the people of DC — and we want you to join us!

Ward 8 residents are invited to attend a special Ward 8 Campaign Orientation to learn our strategy, our structure, and how to get started organizing with us. Register to attend this event using the form below.

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Art Build for July Events
Jul
1

Art Build for July Events

Free DC will be walking in the Palisades, Takoma, and Capitol Hill Fourth of July parades to spread the word about protecting DC’s Sanctuary Values Act, and a forthcoming campaign focused on a corporation that is powering attacks on DC.

Ahead of those events, join the Arts & Culture Working Group for an art build to create the banners and props we’ll use in those parades.

Sign up below to let us know you’ll be there:

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Ward 4 Meeting - June
Jun
24

Ward 4 Meeting - June

Join the June meeting of the Ward 4 group of Free DC to build the local movement it will take to protect DC home rule and win dignity for our communities.

We will hold a 30 minute orientation from 6-6:30pm, meeting starts at 6:30pm.

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Home Rule Music Festival
Jun
21

Home Rule Music Festival

Join Free DC as we get funky at the Home Rule Festival on June 21 at The Parks at Walter Reed! This annual music festival is all about honoring DC’s legendary Go-Go groove, featuring a powerhouse lineup: Imani-Grace Cooper, Farafina Kan Ensemble, Plunky & Oneness of Juju, New Impressionz, and the mighty Backyard Band!

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Juneteenth Walk with the Ward 8 Team
Jun
19

Juneteenth Walk with the Ward 8 Team

Juneteenth is here and Historic Anacostia is launching an inaugural day of activations, beginning with a walk across the famous 11th Street Bridge.

Walk with us and join the celebration afterward in downtown Anacostia. Sign up using the form below to let us know to expect you. Custom Free DC Juneteenth shirts for the first 20 people who join us.

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Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice, Part 2
Jun
18

Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice, Part 2

Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice is Free DC's advanced training intensive on the key skills involved in effective non-cooperation.

On June 17 and 18, we will offer our regular curriculum as two evening sessions. The first part will take place on Tuesday June 17 from 6-8 PM on Zoom. The second part will take place on Wednesday June 18 in person. Register just once to attend both parts of this session.

Orientation is required

Campaign Orientation is a required pre-requisite for this training. If you have not yet attended a Campaign Orientation, you must do so before participating in this training. Join an upcoming Campaign Orientation session »

Location

Part 1 of this training will take place on Tuesday June 17 from 6-8 PM on Zoom.

Part 2 of this training will take place on Wednesday June 18 from 6-8 PM in person. All our training locations are located within a 10-minute walk of a Metro station within DC, and are ADA compliant.

Location details will be emailed upon registration.

Interactive Program

This training includes interactive role play of protest scenarios. Role play helps us experiment with new skills in safe and supported conditions. That said, if for any reason you are not comfortable participating in this part of the program just let the Training Team know.

Registration details

As part of registration for this advanced training, we ask for information about your organizing experience and interest in our work. This step is part of our commitment to safe and supported learning environments. Information collected is confidential and will be shared only with our Training Team. Thank you for helping us get to know you more.

Childcare

If childcare would support your participation, please indicate that in your registration details and send an email to confirm to team@freedcproject.org.

Interpretation

ASL interpretation and Spanish interpretation are both available upon request. If these accommodations would make your participation possible, please indicate that in your registration details and send an email to confirm to team@freedcproject.org.

Se ofrece interpretación ASL e interpretación al español previa solicitud. Si estas adaptaciones hacen posible su participación, indíquelo en sus datos de inscripción y envíe un correo electrónico de confirmación a team@freedcproject.org.

If you have additional questions, contact our Training Team at team@freedcproject.org.

Register for this training using the form below.

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Zine Folding Social
Jun
18

Zine Folding Social

Our custom zines are super popular, and the Tabling Crew has a number of events coming up in June where we expect to distribute over 1,000 zines to raise awareness about the urgency of protecting Home Rule.

Join us for an easy and fun evening of folding zines together. Hang with fellow Free DC members and help supply all our outreach throughout Pride, the Home Rule Music Festival, Juneteenth, and more!

Snappy's is located 2 blocks from the Georgia Avenue Petworth Metro, on the Green line.  

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Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice, Part 1
Jun
17

Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice, Part 1

Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice is Free DC's advanced training intensive on the key skills involved in effective non-cooperation.

On June 17 and 18, we will offer our regular curriculum as two evening sessions. The first part will take place on Tuesday June 17 from 6-8 PM on Zoom. The second part will take place on Wednesday June 18 in person. Register just once to attend both parts of this single session.

Orientation is required

Campaign Orientation is a required pre-requisite for this training. If you have not yet attended a Campaign Orientation, you must do so before participating in this training. Join an upcoming Campaign Orientation session »

Location

Part 1 of this training will take place on Tuesday June 17 from 6-8 PM on Zoom.

Part 2 of this training will take place on Wednesday June 18 from 6-8 PM in person. All our training locations are located within a 10-minute walk of a Metro station within DC, and are ADA compliant.

Location details will be emailed upon registration.

Interactive Program

This training includes interactive role play of protest scenarios. Role play helps us experiment with new skills in safe and supported conditions. That said, if for any reason you are not comfortable participating in this part of the program just let the Training Team know.

Registration details

As part of registration for this advanced training we will ask for information about your organizing experience and interest in our work. This step is part of our commitment to safe and supported learning environments. Information collected is confidential and will be shared only with our Training Team. Thank you for helping us get to know you more.

Childcare

If childcare would support your participation, please indicate that in your registration details and send an email to confirm to team@freedcproject.org.

Interpretation

ASL interpretation and Spanish interpretation are both available upon request. If these accommodations would make your participation possible, please indicate that in your registration details and send an email to confirm to team@freedcproject.org.

Se ofrece interpretación ASL e interpretación al español previa solicitud. Si estas adaptaciones hacen posible su participación, indíquelo en sus datos de inscripción y envíe un correo electrónico de confirmación a team@freedcproject.org.

If you have additional questions, contact our Training Team at team@freedcproject.org.

Register for this training using the form below.

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