Meet Us In The Streets in Two Weeks!

Written By Priscilla Grim

Greetings, Beautiful Troublemakers,

August is here, the international End Fossil Fuels March is gearing up, and the fascists at the wheels of capitalism are unrelenting in the face of the fires of a climate crisis brought to us by oil companies, banks, and politicians profiting from it all. The discipline of hope is imperative as we organize all the beautiful trouble possible to meet the moment.

On September 15th and 17th, climate warriors, internationally will be gathering to demand an end to the fires of the climate crisis and a beginning for a sustainable future. Go to https://fightfossilfuels.net/ to learn how to endorse the gathering and bring your coalition into the upcoming global day of action.

People vs Fossil Fuels has asked five amazing movement artists to produce artwork that they then printed thousands of as large, fold-out, full-color poster art newspapers demanding “END FOSSIL FUELS.” These posters are a resource to support groups and people taking action in September and those who can't attend the march but still wish to help amplify our demands in their communities. They are aiming to get 40,000 of them out across North America. HUGE shout out to Tejal Mankad and David Solnit for putting this all together! ✨

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What is new in BATMo 12?

This new module provides facilitators and organizers with accessible self-care and community care practices that support building effective, sustained movements for social change. From breathing exercises to harness while in the middle of direct action surrounded by police to somatic calming techniques for moments in which triggers become overwhelming, we know this new module will bring all of you the tools you need to ensure your safety and success. Click the graphic below to learn more.

Beautiful Trouble On the Road

The Beautiful Trouble team plans to support and attend the ActionAid Global People Power Conference and Roundtables in Denmark on September 28-29.

Over the past few months, the Beautiful Trouble team facilitated a hands-on, creative workshop for the summer fellowship program of Harriet's Wildest Dreams, a local Black-led mutual aid and community defense organization In Washington, DC.

A banner in progress from Harriet’s Wildest Dreams workshop.

The Beautiful Trouble team offered a workshop and supported arts and culture at the 22nd Century Initiative Conference July 6-9: What do bananas, clowns + cornstarch teach us about fighting fascists?

Finally, a two-hour training session on Artivism to help participants develop their artwork towards social change for the Far South/Border North program of Catalyst in San Diego, CA, was presented by the powerful duo Nadine and Dragonfly, inspiring all attendees to imagine all the possibilities of beautiful trouble to challenge power.

Witnessed Beautiful Trouble

Pussy Riot launches Eco Warrior Barbie into our imaginations, and we cannot stop laughing, watching, and sharing.

We were thrilled to see Media Jacking of the Trump indictment circus in Atlanta, Georgia, this month by the dedicated activists in the Stop Cop City movement.

Finally, our minds and hearts are on the devastating wildfires across the globe—from Hawaii and the Canadian Northwest Territories to the Canary Islands and Kazakhstan.

In solidarity and hope,

Priscilla and the team of Beautiful Trouble

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Priscilla Grim
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