People of Color Solidarity Guidelines

White Supremacy is a system of power that is as active today as any time in this culture’s history. As white activists, we have been socialized into a culture of domination and often carry, practice, and reproduce racism in our own work. Racism is a threat to the health and continuation of all communities, including political ones. We therefore ask all white activists to commit themselves in every aspect of their lives, political or otherwise, to dismantling racism, personally and culturally. Communities of color alone cannot change white communities from the outside, nor is it their responsibility. ...

December 29, 2013 · 4 min · greatbasin

Monthly Meeting/Walk: September 27th

Starting Friday, September 27th, Deep Green Resistance Great Basin will be holding monthly meetings/walks (or short hikes) that are open to the public. This is a great way to connect and share ideas as we continue to build a culture of resistance against empire. These meetings will take place in and around Salt Lake City. Discussions will vary each month on diverse topics ranging from industrial civilization, patriarchy, capitalism, the state of the environmental movement, underground promotion, direct action, skill shares, and more! All are welcome to attend! ...

September 3, 2013 · 1 min · greatbasin

Event: Communities of Resistance teach-in - March 16th & 17th

Sponsored by: Deep Green Resistance Great Basin chapter, SLC Brown Berets, and Decolonize Salt Lake City. \\\________________________________ Two days of Presentations and Trainings: - Goshute Tribal Chairman Ed Naranjo on the SNWA (Southern Nevada Water Authority) proposed water pipeline to steal groundwater from the Goshute Reservation. - Community organizer and filmmaker Simón Sedillo shows his film “Guarda Bosques” (Forest Keepers) about peoples organizing for self defense and community autonomy in Cheran, Mexico. ...

February 24, 2013 · 3 min · greatbasin