Spotlight on Anarchism Series

A free all-day gathering for activists and the curious.

November 8th  12:00 PM-11:00Pm

Charter Oak Cultural Center, 21 Charter Oak Ave. Hartford, Ct.

This event is co-sponsored by the Area Radical Reading Group of Hartford, Hartford Food Not Bombs, and the CLASH collective, (Creating Local Autonomy and Solidarity in Hartford), this all day event features panels on diverse topics such as feminism, anti-racism, anti-capitalism, radical queer politics, and domination of all kinds, and their relationships with contemporary anarchist practice.

We still see mostly misinformation and distortion as norms when people talks about anarchism or anarchist-inspired projects. This event seeks to dispel some of these myths, as well as build bridges between activists throughout the region by engaging in dialogue about this diverse movement-and, perhaps more importantly, what anarchism can offer other activist perspectives toward the creation of a free and egalitarian world.

Thus, this event is not just about anarchism, but centered on strategies to create justice and resist structured inequality.

Activist groups throughout New England will be tabling and holding panel discussions throughout the day. This will be followed by a free community dinner provided by Food Not Bombs (from 7-8). Finally, we will finish the event off with music by local groups dedicated to social justice.

Tentative Schedule

12-1pm: Tabling

A chance to visit activist tables and networking.

1-2pm Anarcha-Feminism

A discussion on the liberation of women from patriarchy

2-3pm Racism + Anarchism

A panel on struggles against white supremacy, both within and on the outside of our movements.

3-4pm: Queers Without Borders

A conversation outlining radical queer politics and the necessity of queer organizing.

4-5pm: Anarchism + Marxism

A panel on the relationship between Marxist and Anarchist politics and contemporary activist theory and its relationship to on the ground practice.

5-6pm: Student Organizing

A discussion on student organizing and the role of students in struggles against exploitation and oppression.

6-7pm: Security Culture

In this discussion panelists will talk about their experiences with the recent RNC protests and state infiltration into our movements. 

7-8pm: Dinner!

Yummy free food provided by Hartford Food Not Bombs

8-11pm: Music!

A variety of genres (hip hop, punk, indie, etc.) of independent music organized by the Rock Yer Socks Collective.

*Groups who are interested in tabling contact us at least a week before the event.

*Responsible childcare will be provided-please contact us in advance to let us know any specifics.

* In addition to dinner snacks will be provided throughout the day.

For more information please see: www.myspace.com/spotlightonanarchism, phone 860-978-3562, email hartfordfnb@gmail.com.

For directions or information about Charter Oak Cultural Center, 21 Charter Oak Ave, Hartford, Ct. www.charteroakcenter.org.