Building a Pipeline of TECHIES to Serve The People

- A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn

• The most important book to understand the history of the United States from its beginning to the 2000s. It covers many struggles like that of the: indigenous, Black community, Latinx community, Immigrant Community, working-class community, LGBTQ community, Womxn Right's community, and more. The book is an easy read, however, it is a BIG book. So dedicate some weeks to it. Follow them on Instagram.

- Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community? by Dr Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Many people quote Dr. King's Dream, but he also had a plan. In 1967, King reflects on his work around civil rights and nonviolent actions, and shares criticisms and learned lessons. More than a dream, King speaks about his evolution and understanding of the root of injustices and how it may develop. Anyone who quotes King should read this short yet informative book. Maybe can be read in one week.

- The Black Panther's Speak by Philip S. Foner

• The author pulls the most influential speeches of the Black Panther Party. Throughout the book you can see the intellectual development of the organization as they connect Black issues to that of issues all around the world. They even discuss tech's role in being a tool of the oppressor, which is our favorite chapter, "The Technology Question."

• Cover your face, not only are we living in a pandemic, it is important not identify yourself at protest as police study livestreams and photos and can target you. Also, stop posting pictures of protesters. 
• Put your phone on airplane mode, digital surveillance is real and many platforms track your location. 
• Download the SIGNAL app, the app is open sourced and collects the least meta data (time, phone number, day, etc). It allow has disappearing messages that work (unlike Snapchat).
• Whatsapp is owned by Facebook – please do not use that as an organizing tool, it collects all your meta data and all your information is not encrypted because users may "Back Up" their conversations which loses the encryption feature.
• Under the 4th Amendment, you don’t have to give your passwords to your digital devices to police – however, facial recognition and fingerprint passwords are not protected.
• Go to protest with a plan: Understand who is leading it, what is your message, how will your group protect itself from being cornered in by police as they are the biggest agitators and are the most violent people are protest. 
• Do not aim to get arrested – those charges are expensive, and take a long time to get off your record. In addition, if we are promoting the need to defund the police but spend millions of dollars on bail, that is funding the police state.
• If arrested:
  • Prior to the protest, write a phone number to call on your arm with a marker as you will not have your phone.
  • You only need to say your name and DOB- hold the rest of your responses until you speak to a lawyer
• Don’t get manipulated by the media- stick to your demands
• Be mindful of the different non-profit organizations and those trying to profit off this
• Learn from others who have rebelled and protested- seek advice and Tips
• Protect your personal information online – lots of trolls out there capturing pictures from live streams and pics posted online of protestors
• Be careful and avoid the people promoting actual violence – many times these folks are trying to convince you to do something crazy which is not part of the mission and objective of the protest
• Racist vigilantes will come out, may even spit on you, call you names, get in your face- Know what will make you tick. Stay disciplined in your actions and protest.
• Again: Be smart – Think – Organize
• Know you are doing important work – with the world’s attention on you as you demand for justice. Love and support one another – keep protesting. Give it your best – there is much work to be done.

• Watch this DOPE virtual discussion with activists from Watts Uprising, Ferguson Uprising, Movement Lawyers, and others as they discuss lessons from past rebellions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-apkREcohk&feature=emb_logo

Equality Labs anti-doxxing article: https://medium.com/@EqualityLabs/anti-doxing-guide-for-activists-facing-attacks-from-the-alt-right-ec6c290f543c

Palante's Zoombombing protection guides: https://palantetech.coop/blog/zoombombing-self-defense and https://palantetech.coop/zoomboming-self-defense/tech-guide

DIY Guide to Feminist Cybersecurity (https://hackblossom.org/cybersecurity/ )

Catalyst's Troublemakers' Guide: Principles for Racial Justice Activitists in the Face of State Repression (https://collectiveliberation.org/principles-for-racial-justice-activists-resisting-state-repression/