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Memphis Marshaling Network
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Please fill out this form if you are:
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WHY are we emphasizing MARSHALING. We need more people in Memphis (especially folks with privilege) to help make our protests safer by putting their bodies in between danger and those most targeted by police brutality. We are using this form to create 2 lists: 1) Who is currently trained as a marshal and can step into this role in protests coming up. And 2) Who would like to be trained in marshaling and other roles in the movement. NEXT STEPS. After creating this list, we will be:
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UPCOMING TRAININGS
None planned yet.
PREVIOUS TRAININGS
How to Show Up: White Folx in the Movement Training
As white people, we need to show up grounded in ourselves, reflective in our identity and having done the work to show up in the movement in a way where we are able to check our privilege. We have gotten feedback that white people have been stepping into important roles AND that white people have caused harm in the ways that we show up.
For this training we’ll offer time to reflect on what your role is as a white person in this movement for black lives. White people have been serving as medics, marshals, legal observers, media teams--in Memphis at this moment, how can white people show up effectively in those roles? What tools do you have to cope with and heal the trauma that accompanies your movement work? What do you want to say to other white people in the movement? Where do you need to grow in how you show up?
The training will include some gentle body work, reflection and processing tools, and accountability ideas for after the session. The training focuses on the patterns and experiences of white folx so we can more fully center black, brown, indigenous and Asian leadership in the movement going forward.
Wednesday, June 24th from 6-8pm on Zoom.
(100 person MAX - If we run out of space for this one, we will let you know and put you on a waiting list for the next one.)
For this training we’ll offer time to reflect on what your role is as a white person in this movement for black lives. White people have been serving as medics, marshals, legal observers, media teams--in Memphis at this moment, how can white people show up effectively in those roles? What tools do you have to cope with and heal the trauma that accompanies your movement work? What do you want to say to other white people in the movement? Where do you need to grow in how you show up?
The training will include some gentle body work, reflection and processing tools, and accountability ideas for after the session. The training focuses on the patterns and experiences of white folx so we can more fully center black, brown, indigenous and Asian leadership in the movement going forward.
Wednesday, June 24th from 6-8pm on Zoom.
(100 person MAX - If we run out of space for this one, we will let you know and put you on a waiting list for the next one.)
FULL -- 2-Day Basic Marshal Training
This 2-day basic marshaling training is currently at capacity. We will be offering more trainings in the near future, stay tuned!
We are working to build a trained network of Memphis Marshals! This training requires you to attend BOTH sessions. We have had a lot of interest and we only have 50 spots for this training available. This training is free; however, if you have the means please donate! All funds will be used to support strengthening the Memphis activism movement! Also, please only sign up if you can make BOTH days.
This 2-day basic marshaling training is currently at capacity. We will be offering more trainings in the near future, stay tuned!
We are working to build a trained network of Memphis Marshals! This training requires you to attend BOTH sessions. We have had a lot of interest and we only have 50 spots for this training available. This training is free; however, if you have the means please donate! All funds will be used to support strengthening the Memphis activism movement! Also, please only sign up if you can make BOTH days.
- 6/9 from 5:30-7pm virtually on Zoom
- 6/10 from 6:30-8:30pm in person (Location: TBA)
Legal Observer Training 6/11 6-9pm @ 1 N Front Street
This is a training for legal observers during protests being hosted by the Black Law Students’ Association (BLSA) and the Student Bar Association (SBA). They have gathered resources from the National Lawyers’ Guild, including a training video and a manual. There will also be a experienced legal observer talk about their experiences. Please join us! We will practice social distancing during this training.
This is a training for legal observers during protests being hosted by the Black Law Students’ Association (BLSA) and the Student Bar Association (SBA). They have gathered resources from the National Lawyers’ Guild, including a training video and a manual. There will also be a experienced legal observer talk about their experiences. Please join us! We will practice social distancing during this training.
- Thurs. 6/11 from 6-9pm at Cecil C. Humphrey School of Law - 1st North Front Street
- Max number: 50
Healing/Emotional Support Virtual Trainings
- PANDEMIC TO PROTEST: EMOTIONAL FIRST AID FOR MOVEMENT TRAUMA 101
- MOVEMENT TRAUMA CARE: DEEPENING & SKILL-SHARING OF HEALING PRACTICES
If you are a healer wondering what you can today to support those on the frontlines, join emotional first aid for movement 101 education. Healers include but are not limited to: mental health care workers, medical care workers, holistic and alternative medicine and somatic workers, spiritual care workers, and beyond. Join TRACC (trauma response and crisis care) 4 Movements care team members Vahisha Hasan, MA, Teresa Mateus, MSW and Dr. Diana Quinn for this primer on providing healing care to community in this moment (and beyond).
More info: https://www.tracc4movements.com/training-videos
There is a sliding scale for this training between $1-$20 depending on what you can pay. One of Memphis Activism Calendar Trainers, Vahisha Hassan, will be facilitating these sessions along with 3 other nationally known movement trauma care healers. Vahisha recommends that those interested in being trained as healing/emotional support for the movement, watch the first training (here) AND attend the second training on Friday, June 12, 4-5:30pm CT. Register below.
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