How To Become An Organizer (my story) | DIRECT ACTION 101 - EP 1

DIRECT ACTION 101. EP 1 - In Direct Action 101 Episode 1, I take you through the last ten years of my journey in grassroots organizing. From navigating police tactics and planning marches to holding meetings and developing strategies for change, I share key lessons that have shaped my path. Whether you’re new to activism or a seasoned organizer, this episode offers insights on direct action, anarchism, and the powerful movements that have shaped our world. #DirectAction101 #Anarchism #Activism #Organizing #BLM #StandingRock #MutualAid #GeorgeFloydRebellion #SecurityCulture #RadicalMedia - TO LEARN MORE ABOUT TOPICS IN THE VIDEO 📚 STANDING ROCK - "Black Snake Killaz" (doc): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dWeg_jHdK0&t=2523s&pp=ygUSYmxhY2sgc25ha2Uga2lsbGF6 📚 BLACK LIVES MATTER - "Whose Streets" (doc): http://www.whosestreetsfilm.com/ 🔗 MY BOOK - "WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD".... https://bookshop.org/a/23229/9781953534422 🔗 SECURITY CULTURE - "What Is Security Culture" (zine): https://www.sproutdistro.com/catalog/zines/security/what-is-security-culture-a-guide-to-staying-safe/ 🔗 BOEING 5 AND LEGAL DEFENSE WORK: https://organizingmythoughts.org/challenging-the-war-machine-the-boeing-5s-legal-struggle/ - EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 – Introduction to Direct Action 101 01:23 – Childhood lessons on immigration, the carceral system, and becoming radicalized in high school 09:28 – College years: BLM movement, Ferguson protests, and student organizing 24:16 – Adult radicalization: Labor organizing, anarchism, and witnessing Nuit Debout in France 33:52 – Joining the Standing Rock movement, complexities of social movements, and dealing with PTSD 45:11 – Lessons from Standing Rock and 2016 activism 48:08 – Moving to Ohio and organizing with the Black Queer and Intersectional Collective 51:15 – Mutual aid work at the U.S.-Mexico border in 2018 54:19 – The 2020 George Floyd rebellion: Abolition, state repression, and questioning traditional marches 58:32 – The importance of security culture in activism 59:33– Publishing When They Tell You to Be Good (WTTYTBG) and moving to NYC 01:01:08 – Ohio organizing and legal defense work for the Boeing 5 01:04:19 – Radical YouTube, launching The Dugout podcast, and anarchist media 01:07:09 – Humanitarian support work at the border 01:08:30 – Q&A: Reflections on organizing and personal growth 01:13:33 – Outro: What’s next for Direct Action 101 - Social Media Links: Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more: ⁠Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/ ⁠Substack⁠: https://tdugout.substack.com/ ⁠YouTube⁠: https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod ⁠Patreon⁠: https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod