David Reed discusses his organizing background, his work abroad, and his housing organizing and political education work in D.C., David Reed was born in 1948 in Bel Air, Maryland. He was active in building interracial solidarity against racist activity in Bel Air as a young adult. He then moved to Peru and worked organizing peasants there, using popular education techniques inspired by Paolo Freire’s work. Reed studied in Geneva and was involved in international solidarity organizing, and was particularly interest in the role of education in empowerment. When he returned to Washington in the late 1970s, he became involved in organizing around housing issues, and worked with others to revitalize the work of the City Wide Housing Coalition, which was fighting for tenants’ rights in D.C. He discusses City Wide’s work, including its housing education training program, the murder of City Wide activist Yulanda Ward, and the demise of City Wide. He reflects on what current organizers could learn from the work of City Wide. Reed currently lives in Takoma Park, Maryland, and has become active in local housing issues again after a long career of international environmental policy work.
Laverne Hedrick discusses growing up in Greensboro, North Carolina; her time in Southeast Washington, D.C.; and her community engagement in Kenilworth., Laverne Hedrick is a long-time Kenilworth Courts resident; former activist in the East Gate community of Washington, D.C.; active member in the First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights; and engaged community elder.
Flier to benefit the DC Free Clinic featuring Fugazi, False Face Society, and Crash Worship at St; Augustine School on July 6. The flier features a quote on the footer stating, 'you are not what you own....' and in the background, Giorgio Beverly Hills perfume bottles.
Flier to benefit a free library being established by Beehive Autonomous featuring Policy of 3, Mob Action, Rickshaw Boys, and Benchmark on Saturday, March 5 at the Bombay Delight upstairs 2817 M St. Georgetown. There is texting stating, 'TO BENEFIT THE FREE LIBRARY BEING ESTABLISHED BY BEEHIVE AUTONOMOUS. 925 'U' ST, NW. WASHINGTON, DC. WE ARE OPEN 3 DAYS A WEEK: SAT, SUN, MON, FROM NOON UNTIL WE GET TIRED. VISIT US - WE'RE SOMEWHERE IN THE MIDDLE OF YOUR SEARCH. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (202) MORAL 24. AND GET INVOLVED, ENGINEER YOUR DREAMS, AND PAY NO RENT ON LIFE.' and 'its easy to get lost following a map.' The flier features various maps with ships and buildings in the background on pink colored paper.
Flier for a benefit concert featuring Heroin, Lava, and Hoover for an American Friends Service Committee campaign for Native American Rights at St. Stephen's Church on Friday July 3. The poster feature Native American symbols and imagery as well as saying 'Columbus didn't discover America. He invaded it. 1492-1992
Flier for Food Not Bombs free vegetarian meal and temporary autonomous zone Sundays around noon. The flier features a description of the Food Not Bombs collective, a quote from Jean-Bertrand Aristide, and contact information. The flier also features a child sitting down on the ground.
Flier for an AIDS benefit for the Carl Vogel Foundation and the ACT UP DC needle exchange program featuring Holy Rollers, Circus Lupus, Girls Against Boys and 3LG at Sanctuary Theater on Friday, December 18. All ages. Includes phone number for Positive Force DC for information. Features an illustration of a hand with snakes for fingers grasping the world and casting a shadow over a scared-looking man. Includes text 'No-one is immune.
Flier for 'No Business as Usual Day' events, speaker at Marian Hall at Wisconsin Avenue and Nebraska Avenue on ) and protests (April 29 at 7t Street and Maryland Avenue SW).
Flier for the Rock Against Reagan free concert featuring the Dead Kennedys, MDC, D.R.I., Rupert, Crucifucks, Toxic Reasons, Messengers, Alan Anderson, Reagan Youth at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on July 3rd
A poster designed to look like a Wanted Poster for 'Anarchy', printed on bright blue paper, advertising the Brian MacKenzie Infoshop and its resources for activists, including radical books, independent music, activist resources, and free computer access.
Flier for a concert to benefit Positive Force featuring Jawbox, Womyn of Destruction, One Spot Fringehead, and Lightsleeper at the Black Cat on December 18. The all-ages show is a benefit to help Positive Force repay debts incurred by the MLK Protest/Concert and the 1994 Alternatives Festival. The flier features the Positive Force logo.
Flier to benefit Positive Force and the Beehive Collective featuring Lync, UOA, Plunger, Maximillian Colby, and Xanthippe at George Washington University on August 13th and Policy of Three, Assfactor Four, Ipecac, Premonition and Ambassador Krill at the American Legion Hall in Southeast on August 14th. There is text stating, 'The Underground Means and Technology World syndicate and the Beehive Collective present a two-show series to benefit Positive Force and the Beehive'; 'If you do drugs, alcohol, smoking, vandalism, or violence inside the show we will break your kneecaps!!'; 'More shows might be announced at the shows.'; 'This document will self-destruct in a couple minutes.'; 'There's a revolution going on in your neighborhood.'. The flier also features a picture of a man with mic in his hand title with 'Who is this guy?'.
Flier for a concert benefiting Alternative Media featuring Fugazi, Citizen Fish (from England), Cringer (from San Francisco), and Autoclave at Sacred Heart Church on Friday, April 12th, all ages. Flier features quote from 'Art School' by The Jam., Year unknown
Flier for a Positive Force protest against homelessness and militarism involving punk percussion music including fugacity outside the White House on January 12.
Flier for a concert celebrating the return of Soulside, also featuring Fire Party and Christ on a Crutch, at the Wilson Center on July 9 for Positive Force D.C.
