Black Hogwarts

As we seek to thrive in white supremacist society, we must prepare young people to be leaders and breakers of oppressive systems. Black Hogwarts is a summer institute focused on training young activists and organizers in Wisconsin to be the next leaders in our organization and in the community. The program’s skill-building and leadership development revolves around four pillars of learning:

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Intersecting Anti-Oppression Work

Guided by Assata Shakur's words, young people will work towards losing the chains and building a loving, supportive community of accountability and equity with one another.

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Political Education

Young people will explore the history of political movements, understand current political debates, and analyze the historical contexts of today's political climate.

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Civic Engagement

Young people will commit to engaging other young people and their community year-round to increase voter registration, voter turnout, and civic awareness.

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Community Organizing

The heart of the program is understanding community organizing. Young people will gain firsthand knowledge of and experience in basic and advanced organizing.

"It is our duty to fight for our freedom. It is our duty to win. We must love each other and support each other. We have nothing to lose but our chains."
-Assata Shakur