Rogers Park Against ICE
Do you hate ICE?
Us too! We are building a coalition of businesses in Rogers Park who oppose ICE, their presence, and the harm they do to our communities.
We are using this network to bring folks together to offer more trainings, supplies, and gathering spaces. We also want to publicly share what businesses oppose ICE in Rogers Park.
The only requirement for businesses to sign on is that those with physical locations put up a sign that makes clear ICE is not allowed.
If you’re a community member looking to host such trainings or gathering spaces, please keep reading!
The coalition is growing!
Trainings
We hosted a protester health and safety training (including how to treat tear gas + pepper spray) on December 11 facilitated by Ujimaa Medics. Future training topics coming soon.
Gathering Spaces
We are also envisioning more spaces for folks to come decompress and not be alone. Whether after patrol/verifier shifts or on days we’re taking off to rest, we need to be listening to our bodies and our nervous systems. This is heavy and difficult to hold alone.
Whether we like it or not, human beings are social creatures. A lot of us have only interacted with each other in moments of crisis or impending crisis. We have only met each other in moments of stress or fear. We are working to change that.
If you want to receive timely updates on gatherings, message @jfds.59 the word “gatherings” on Signal.
If you are a healer or mental health professional who would like to hold such space but need support (venue, registration management, supplies, etc.) please fill out our form below.
COLLAGING & ART MAKING
Coming soon!
SOMATICS FOR ROGERS PARK MIGRA WATCH
These sessions are designed for those who stand watch on a patrol team, are a member of a rapid response team, or are a verifier.
Somatic practices emphasize internal physical perception and personal embodied experience. These practices can help individuals increase bodily awareness through movement and relaxation, and addresses emotional and physical issues.
In other words: build skills to attune to (and release!) the stress in your body & use neurobiology to beat fascists!
Oftentimes those of us who understand social injustice and are called to action have been traumatized ourselves. This means we already have activated nervous systems.
School patrol can be physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually draining. Many of us do a shift and then move on with the rest of the day while activated, whether we are conscious of it or not. This gathering will give us time to tune into our bodies.
There is also power in being together. Many healers and philosophers talk about how healing happens in community.
Led by Rogers Park licensed therapists who specialize in somatic attunement for organizers, activists, marginalized communities, and generally traumatized badasses.
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Learn about how scanning for threats (ICE) can impact your individual body while on patrol with some neurobiological science and trauma theory.
Gather tools for noticing your body and the impacts patrol might have on it.
Practice movements that might support your individual body with completing neurocircuits (expelling stuck energy) with community and therapeutic support.
Practice building safety and connection with your neighbors who also do patrol.
RP Migra Watch - Grounding Together
January 22, February 3, or February 23 (all are 8:00pm to 9:30pm)
N-95 mask required. We will have extras.
15 people maximum.
Participants will receive confirmation + location via Signal by January 20.
ACCESS INFORMATION FOR JANUARY & FEBRUARY SESSIONS
Seating/Standing
There is no traditional seating available.
You may sit on the floor and there will be times you are invited to stand if able.
There is one elevated reformer machine one could sit on, it may require the ability to lift oneself onto the platform of the machine depending on individual height.
There are two large exercise balls.
If you need another option, please message jfds.59 on Signal or reach out.
Doors
The front door is push to open.
The doors to the gender neutral bathroom are pull to open to enter, push to open to exit.
There are no twist knobs or handles.
Doorways are ADA compliant.
Masking
Masks are required to ensure our continued health during this flu surge.
N95 or similar are strongly encouraged.
KN95 masks will be available at the door as needed.
Note: Future opportunities may have different masking requirements due to the nature of breathing somatic exercises and various access needs.
“The soil is more important than the seeds.”
- Ricardo Levins Morales
Request for Partnership
If you’d prefer to share this information on a secure channel, you can message Jes on Signal at @jfds.59.
The form below is for folks who want to facilitate a workshop, hold space, etc. but need a venue, supplies, promotion and/or any support from our coalition.
If you’re a business looking to sign on to be part of the coalition, please fill out the business sign on form instead.