All change is historically placed. Therefore, all organizing must be historically informed. Throughout the rest of the guide, we try to give in depth looks at various issues with Penn and in Philadelphia. In this, we try to give a broad overview and timeline of what organizing and agitation efforts have taken place over theContinue reading “A Recent History of Campus Organizing”
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Police Free Penn: A Year in Review
Police Free Penn is a young organization, but we are committed to unwavering solidarity with local organizers here in Philadelphia as we all fight for new realities for our communities and to the larger mission of liberation in our lifetime.
Alternatives to Police in Philadelphia
While it’s important to be mindful of your safety, involving the police is not always the best option. Here are a few local alternatives to calling the police.
12 Things to do Instead of Calling the Cops
As newcomers, it is important to learn about the space where we live, and how Penn displaces predominantly Black, working-class communities that live here through economic and physical violence. Part of this is understanding that Penn or Philadelphia police play a part in enforcing gentrification and that calling the police often puts Black communities in harm’s way.
Penn Disorientation Guide 