All Anti-Authoritarian/Anarchist People of Color (APOC) are invited to attend two proposed caucuses at the CrimethInc. Convergence in Milwaukee, WI. The first proposed APOC caucus is for Saturday, July 19th (during lunch) and the second caucus on Sunday, July 20th (during lunch).

“Why Caucus?

While many of us are tired of having to hold white people’s hands with regard to recognizing privilege, the fact remains that there continues to be a simple misunderstanding—as well as outright ignorance and intolerance—about the need for an exclusively POC space.

Here’s why we caucus: POC-only spaces serve as safe spaces in which those of us most directly affected by white supremacy can find solidarity with each other’s shared experiences without having to deal with accusations of “reverse racism” and outbursts of white guilt. Moreover, they serve as a kind of social pressure valve where we may safely air our grievances. That way, outside of these spaces, we can have more productive conversations—keeping these feelings bottled up is emotionally and psychologically unhealthy, and is certainly not conducive to getting shit done.” - excerpt from We See Color and It Fucking Matters By the Anti-Authoritarian People of Color Caucus, EF! 2008 Winter Rondy

(People of Color refers to folks who self-identify as a persyn of color, whether it be yellow, red, brown, black or mixed skinned people. Please be respectful of oppressed and disenfranchised peoples right and freedom to organize and network safely amongst themselves. People of Color can include, but is not limited to African, South American, Central American, American Indian, Caribbean, Southeastern Asian, Arab, Mediterranean, Indigenous Turtle Island and Aboriginal descent.)

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