Solidarity Saturdays

media release: Please join the 350 Madison Climate Justice Team, along with Allies for Black Lives - Madison, Families for Justice, and Groundwork, for this fourth session of the ongoing series of Solidarity Saturdays. Designed to explore and deepen our understanding of the complex threads of white supremacy, we can begin to recognize the myriad of ways in which this oppressive system plays itself out to preserve the status quo.

The topic of this month’s session is Climate Injustice: How are Racism and Climate Change Connected?

Climate destruction is a consequence of the same oppressive mentality that upholds racism. Climate destruction is the natural result of a legacy of extraction, colonialism, and slavery, the same exploitation of both human and natural resources that support our consumer-oriented society. The goal of profits over people/profits over the planet drives wedges between us, sabotaging our collective liberation. If we are to effectively respond to our urgent climate crisis, we must band together to fight for racial, socioeconomic, AND climate justice. They are interdependent - we cannot have one without the others.

Meet us behind the John Wall pavilion/ice skating rink shelter. Bring lawn chairs and/or blankets to sit on.

Solidarity Saturdays are family-friendly events for potential allies, especially white people, and all are welcome. Each agenda will involve short informational presentations and community discussion. Child-friendly activities are provided near the adult discussion site. 

For more info, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/390036949455128/