DC shows up for our young people, because without them we have no future.

BREAK THE CURRENT: Youth Bands + Activism is a youth band showcase and information fair. Young people in particular are invited to show up, show out, and spread the word to build the movement it will take to fight for our shared future together.

THE LINEUP:

• Sounds of the Youth

• Birthday Girl

• Majuy

• 504 Plan

• Petrichor

• Tidal Wave Go-Go

Tabling organizations include Free DC, Positive Force, Black Swan Academy, The T.R.I.G.G.E.R. Project, Girls Rock! DC, and Queer Youth Assemble.

ALL AGES, ALL ARE WELCOME! Let us know you’ll be there:

Free DC has several upcoming events and campaigns, and we want your help spreading the word.

On Saturday May 31, Ward Wheatpasting Teams are invited to come to St. Stephen’s Church (1525 Newton St. NW) any time between 12PM and 3PM to pick up a stack of posters, a bucket of wheatpaste, and get an assignment for where to wheatpaste. You will then go out on your own to paste up posters. We strongly encourage you to do this together with other members of your Ward Team.

This wheatpasting session will take place during BREAK THE CURRENT, a teen band showcase happening on Saturday at St. Stephen’s. Please feel free to stay a while and listen to the performances before heading out to hang fliers! Help us know how many fliers to produce by signing up with the form below:

Join the June meeting of the Ward 1 group of Free DC to build the local movement it will take to protect DC home rule and win dignity for our communities.

This event will be in person.

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.

Event details to be announced.

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

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

Register to attend Campaign Orientation to learn our strategy, our structure, and how to get started organizing with us.

Use the form below to register for our Campaign Orientation session on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at the Dorothy I. Height/Benning Neighborhood Library starting at 6:00 PM.

On the day the president plans to host a military parade downtown, we are coming together to reject fear and center the DC communities we know and love.

DC Joy Day is a celebration of DC culture and communities with food, music, performances, kids’ activities, and more. Invite your friends, bring a blanket and a cooler, and come kick it with the people who know that the people of the District choose freedom over fear.

Featuring:

• Sounds of Youth Go-Go

• DJ Poe

• Games, facepainting, and end-of-school celebration for kids

• Teach-in on DC Home Rule and the fight for a Free DC

• Free giveaways

Getting there:
Anacostia Park Field 7 is adjacent to the Roller Skating Pavilion. We encourage carpooling to this location.

Queer Bike Ride and Capitol Hill Family Biking will bike as groups to Field 7. Meet at National Park at 2:30 PM to join the group ride.

Let us know to expect you using the form below:

Join the June meeting of the Ward 3 group of Free DC to build the local movement it will take to protect DC home rule and win dignity for our communities.

Join the May meeting of the Ward 5 group of Free DC to build the local movement it will take to protect DC home rule and win dignity for our communities.

Location TBD

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.