New Media and Organizing Rapid Response Networks in Pro-Immigrant Organizing
Egan 340 (3rd Floor)
This workshop organized by the Media Justice Group focuses on the role of new media in building of rapid response networks to emergencies in immigrant communities. The presenters consider the use of Twitter, mobile devices, SMSs, and other new media in connecting young people and others in solidarity with immigrants. The workshop has been supported by a grant from the Haymarket People's Fund Media Justice program.
Envisioning a Just Media Future
Egan 440 (4th Floor)
The Boston Action Tank is a collaborative of local media and communication workers who are committed to social change and progressive communications. Over the last 18 months the group has been developing and piloting tools to jumpstart conversations and develop strategies that ensure community needs are heard a rapidly changing media world. This session is an introduction to our processes of collective visioning and introduce participants to a number of other tools we have to over to work with groups.
Celebrate 10 years of Grassroots Technology with the 
