Hi Sudoers,
I've received some inquiries about when we could do a second batch of sudo shirts. Herein I will lay the groundwork for such shirts to happen.
First of all, today I was struck with a very simple sudo shirt design, which combines a few ideals that I've developed from my time screen printing: Using a colored shirt, minimizing ink use through tactful shirt color choice, creating focus from the graphical elements instead of the text. Also since this design would be a one-screen design, it would be ideal for doing an in-house screen printing workshop using water based inks (another environmentally superior decision), not to mention the possibility of keeping the screen on location for impromptu sudo prints.
This design is not actually the original sudo-button .svg that goes around. I modified this one (attached) to enhance the lines, fix a couple corner-jag issues, and to tweak some of the sides to be more parallel.
I'm pretty sure the edges are not all "perfectly parallel" here, and if we have any illustrator gurus on the list, that might be a cool thing to do. That said, this is a more precise sudo logo than we've had before, let me know if the subtle imperfections were cherished and I can revert this design. (Btw- What's the constellation depicted? Any?)
I and other sudo members have volunteered to donate the labor involved in producing these shirts, which would bring the price down to "cost", which will be $4.55 per shirt (American Apparel runs more expensive, but has some good-labor practices, so unless there's another preferred manufacturer, it seems the morally superior choice for now).
I donated the previous batch of shirts, but I'm currently donating what I can per month in dollars, so I'd like the Sudo Room's help to buy the blank shirts. If resold at $20 each, there would be a 339% profit on each shirt sold, which is probably a good thing to ask, since it doesn't require change, and it's a fundraising shirt anyway.
So: How's support for this design, and at $4.55/shirt, how many would we like Sudo Room to stock up on?
When the time to print comes around, I'll organize the volunteer effort, thanks for all the offers I've received!
-Dan Finlay
Great thanks Jake, we're working on the space thing for CCL and hoping to
have one in the nearish term... it's kind of like the early days of Sudo
Room when we talked on and on about getting a space... until we finally got
one :)
On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 3:16 PM, Jake <jake(a)spaz.org> wrote:
> it is currently in a relatively safe place, especially considering that
> moving it is the most dangerous thing to it. So it should stay where it is
> until a new place is chosen for it.
>
> Since Sudoroom doesn't have enough room for it and CCL has NO room yet,
> moving it will have to wait.
>
> However, i know of a pickup truck that can be used to move it if and when
> the time comes.
>
>
> -jake
>
> On Tue, 11 Jun 2013, Ryan Bethencourt wrote:
>
> Thanks Jake, It looks like we may have to rent a uhaul truck to move it
>> as it looks large?
>> Sounds like Ben has a place for us to store it and we have another
>> Counter Culture labs co-founder/member (Shanee) who knows how to use it and
>> said she could teach us :)
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 3:10 PM, Benjamin Lack <benlack(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>> It looks like it would be fine sitting in a garage for a few
>> months, if so, I have space.
>> Ben
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 2:46 PM, Patrik D'haeseleer <patrikd(a)gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> That would be excellent!
>>
>> Here's the user manual with all the specs:
>>
>> https://www.noisebridge.net/**images/c/c7/ISI_Mini-TV_SEM_**
>> Manual-Troubleshooting-**Reference_Guide.pdf<https://www.noisebridge.net/images/c/c7/ISI_Mini-TV_SEM_Manual-Troubleshoot…>
>>
>> It's a desktop machine, so doesn't necessarily take up any more space
>> than some bio equipment. Wonder how easy it would be to DIY a gold
>> sputterer...
>>
>> Patrik
>>
>> On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 1:15 PM, Jake <jake(a)spaz.org> wrote:
>> I'm sure that Dr. X would be very pleased if it went to Counter
>> Culture Labs. He just wants it to be understood and appreciated, rather
>> than sitting
>> neglected. CCL should hurry up and buy the church building before
>> the price goes up on it, and I can help transport it.
>>
>> It is basically an equipment rack and a cart of accessories, so it
>> doesn't take up a ton of room. But it's good to be able to set the
>> microscope and
>> vacuum pump on different structures so that the vibration of the
>> pump doesn't shake the scope. Also, to take higher resolution pictures it
>> will be
>> necessary to construct an analog data importer but that will likely
>> just be a computer with a slightly modified sound card and some software.
>>
>> keep in mind that to view organic (nonmetallic) things you will
>> need a gold sputterer.
>>
>> -jake
>>
>> On Tue, 11 Jun 2013, Ryan Bethencourt wrote:
>>
>> Hi Jake,
>> I'd be very happy to help transport the scanning electron
>> microscope and if
>> it can't fit into Sudo Room, I'd also love to float the idea
>> of potentially
>> housing it at Counter Culture Labs (the Sudo room DIY Bio
>> offshoot) when we
>> eventually open up. Any thoughts?
>>
>> How big is the SEM (I know some of them can be huge which
>> might prohibit
>> location)?
>>
>> All the best,
>> Ryan
>>
>> Best,
>> Ryan
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Jun 9, 2013 at 6:33 PM, Jake <jake(a)spaz.org> wrote:
>> sudoroom is being offered a scanning electron
>> microscope (by Dr.
>> X).
>>
>> it comes with all the stuff and actually works, but it
>> requires
>> a bit of knowledge to operate it. unfortunately Mr. X
>> is not
>> available to train us how to operate it, however Chris
>> Murphy
>> may be available and knows how it works.
>>
>> It would take up about 30 square feet of space
>> including the
>> place where the operators sit or stand. It is not
>> computerized
>> like the one at Pumping Station One, it is an analog
>> machine.
>> Pictures can be taken at high resolution by
>> long-exposure photo
>> of the CRT on the front of the machine, or we can build
>> an
>> analog data importer to reconstruct images at much
>> higher
>> resolution if we desire.
>>
>> The cash price of this SEM is $10 in gas and tolls, I
>> will
>> provide the vehicle and movement. The rest of the
>> price of the
>> machine in blood and sacrifice is in the time and
>> energy to
>> learn its intricicies and idiosynchracies while
>> learning about
>> vacuum pumps and vacuum oil, and how not to let vacuum
>> oil
>> contaminate your vacuum and get all over your filament.
>>
>> https://noisebridge.net/wiki/**SEM<https://noisebridge.net/wiki/SEM>
>>
>> ironically, one of the reasons it doesn't work as well
>> at
>> noisebridge is because the whole place shakes when the
>> city
>> buses ride by. and sudoroom is apparently directly
>> over the
>> bart tunnel so i wonder how different it will be.
>>
>> -jake
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>>
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>>
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>>
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Tel: (415) 825 2705
ryan.bethencourt(a)gmail.com
www.bamh1.comwww.linkedin.com/in/bethencourtwww.logos-press.com/books/biotechnology_business_development.php
Check out DIY.org. Basically there are skills badges that kids earn by
photographing there work and adding it to there profile. There are great
instructationals for inspiration to satisfy the requirements for each badge.
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> 1. Youth engagement ideas via Ace Monster (Vicky Knox)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2013 12:17:48 -0800
> From: Vicky Knox <vknoxsironi(a)gmail.com>
> To: Sudo Room discuss <sudo-discuss(a)lists.sudoroom.org>
> Subject: [sudo-discuss] Youth engagement ideas via Ace Monster
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> Hey people!
>
> During Oakland Wiki's hackerspaces-themed editathon last Sunday, I worked
> on the Ace Monster page, and through that discovered "Hacker Scouts", an
> amazing mentorship program for young people interested in hacking stuff.
> Today while lurking Ace Monster's discuss listserv, I ran into a great
> convo on it. If you are interested in developing a youth engagement program
> at Sudo Room, these people would definitely be great allies and provide
> good solid insight. There already seems to be a collaboration going between
> them and Mothership Hackermoms.
>
> (Message 10 is quite beautiful.)
>
> V
>
> 7. Maker Faire Fundraiser for Hacker Scout Teen! (Samantha Cook)
> 8. Re: Maker Faire Fundraiser for Hacker Scout Teen!
> (Al Jigong Billings)
> 9. Re: Maker Faire Fundraiser for Hacker Scout Teen!
> (Christopher Cook)
> 10. Re: Maker Faire Fundraiser for Hacker Scout Teen! (Samantha Cook)
> 11. Re: Maker Faire Fundraiser for Hacker Scout Teen! (Lyra)
>
>
>
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2013 14:44:22 -0800
> From: Samantha Cook <sam(a)hackermoms.org>
> To: undisclosed-recipients:;
> Subject: [AMTD] Maker Faire Fundraiser for Hacker Scout Teen!
> Message-ID:
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> Dear Friends,
> We have an amazing teen at Hacker Scouts who is trying to fund his
> ambitious and amazing project for this year's Maker Faire. Cameron is a 17
> year old, homeschooled guy that paints, plays with lightning, makes
> electronic mechanical contraptions, writes computer programs, and
> builds/fixes computers.His project, the TARDIS tesla is very cool and
> ingenious in it's design and entertainment capabilities.
>
> We are proud to be helping Cam reach his Maker Faire goal. As a member of
> our Hacker Scouts Guild 001 in Oakland, we have the privilege of seeing him
> work on a variety of projects with precision, ingenuity and passion. He
> also mentors the younger members of the Guild with compassion and a cool
> ability to share knowledge. Between the Hacker Scouts mentors and his
> mentors at Arc Attack, he has the support to achieve his dream. We believe
> in him and his TARDIS Tesla, and ask you to contribute to his
> campaign<http://www.gofundme.com/TARDIS-Tesla>.
>
> You can find his fundraising page here<
> http://www.gofundme.com/TARDIS-Tesla
> >,
> and our article about it on the Hacker Scouts
> Website<http://hackerscouts.acemonstertoys.org/?p=530>.
>
> Even if you can't contribute, will you help out by sharing this?
>
> Thank you so much for your time,
> Samantha Cook, homeschooling mom of 3 and Executive Director, Hacker Scouts
>
> --
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> Message: 8
> Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2013 09:40:38 -0800
> From: Al Jigong Billings <albill(a)openbuddha.com>
> To: AMT General Discussion <discuss(a)lists.acemonstertoys.org>
> Subject: Re: [AMTD] Maker Faire Fundraiser for Hacker Scout Teen!
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> I contributed. I encourage others to do the same.
>
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> Message: 9
> Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2013 09:56:15 -0800
> From: Christopher Cook <ccook(a)dirtylittlemonkey.com>
> To: AMT General Discussion <discuss(a)lists.acemonstertoys.org>
> Subject: Re: [AMTD] Maker Faire Fundraiser for Hacker Scout Teen!
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> Yeah Cam has brought his Tesla coil into the space a few times to show it
> off, impressive stuff. I think he and Costa worked together on the laser
> cutter to build the control panel for it.
>
> --------
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2013 09:58:52 -0800
> From: Samantha Cook <sam(a)hackermoms.org>
> To: AMT General Discussion <discuss(a)lists.acemonstertoys.org>
> Subject: Re: [AMTD] Maker Faire Fundraiser for Hacker Scout Teen!
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> Thank you! Last night he was speaking so enthusiastically about his
> project; I hope we can help him achieve his goal! If anyone is interested
> in the current Tesla Coils he has, he will be bringing them to the next
> Open Lab on 2/17. Sam
>
>
> --
> web: http://mothership.hackermoms.org
> email: info(a)hackermoms.org
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> eavesdrop: mothershiphackermoms(a)googlegroups.com
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> Message: 11
> Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2013 10:24:44 -0800
> From: Lyra <elevin(a)MIT.EDU>
> To: AMT General Discussion <discuss(a)lists.acemonstertoys.org>
> Subject: Re: [AMTD] Maker Faire Fundraiser for Hacker Scout Teen!
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> Shared and shown off. Encouraging ambition like this is one of the best
> things we can do for the world - Cthulu knows we need more Doctors and Mad
> Scientists!
>
> <3
> L
>
Last night The Keymasters gathered at The Door. We invoked the great
Crontab and commanded it to banish and conjure The Baron once every 2
minutes.
This should keep access to our realm open... for now
On Jun 11, 2013 2:05 AM, "Romy Ilano" <romy(a)snowyla.com> wrote:
hi all,
we just spoke with david from the public school and he has confirmed that
the keypad codes that we gave to public school folks were not working this
evening. would anyone be able to check out the keypad, confirm whether it's
working, and possibly fix it? :)
- marina
Hey
Lets work out all our issues, dance up a sweat and commingle and possibly mate(or sudomate??) with noisebridge Monday nights at death guild
Want to show your erotic side? Get all those total frustrations out on the dance floor!
It's at DNA lounge and I'm already running into cool hackers weekly
Lets Do it dudes and dudettes and transettes!
---
Romy Ilano
Founder of Snowyla
http://www.snowyla.com
romy(a)snowyla.com
So i heard the door system isn't working. We should fix that.
I made the door system at noisebridge, which has worked very reliably
since day one. Part of that reliability is that the computer it's
connected to has been very reliable, but also i made sure to
compartmentalize the hardware. Anytime you have something hard wired to a
computer (the way we have things hardwired to the delicate raspberry pi)
you risk instability.
I would like to get together with the other people who worked on the door
keypad system IRL (in real life) and offer what i can to make it more
reliable. It seems like it would solve a lot of problems if we could.
-jake
This is a cross post from nb-discuss, any sudoers interested, maybe a talk
on gezi gardens...
You know the place, Noisebridge, you know the time, third Thursday at 8pm,
you know who, could be you?
https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/5moF
It's FIVE MINUTES OF FAME, hosted by me, the hard hat hacker "J.C." and
presented by Noisebridge and any or all of you that wish to partake in this
fabulous FREE event, donations always welcome as well.
This month will be trying something new, talks will be limited to 300
seconds, otherwise known as 5 minutes.
Is there something in particular you think is a must have talk, someone you
know brimming with bountiful brilliance, well now's the time to send them
my way and get in the queue.
This month is already shaping up to delight, featuring some mind reading
and chip tuning. And if anyone can explain DNSSEC in 5 minutes, I have a
spot with your name on it.
In the past month's we've had talks by:
* The creators of the modem, the open source webservers, and Usenet
* A guy who builds octoyurts in Oakland
* Mozilla bugs, Wiki seats, and MUNI routing
* The launch of "q" the world's shortest Python library
* The first glance of Post-Waste Nexus, SF's new recycling posse
* Giant Dangerous X-Ray Devices, Live
* Small children and Egyptian Gods
* Tunes about hacking, hacking about tunes
If you built it, want to build it, knew when it was built or just like
talking to builders, come to Noisebridge and show off.
It all goes down Thrusday June 20th 8pm, 2169 Mission St.
--
ThanX,
;+)
https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Fort
I thought this would be inspiring for our SudoRoom writers!
This is a scene report about our neighbors down the street, the RPS
Collective. They're also the ones who worked with Max and a few others to
paint our cool new clapboard sign that we put out on the street!
http://poczineproject.tumblr.com/post/44088110529/scene-report-rock-paper-s…
<http://poczineproject.tumblr.com/post/44088110529/scene-report-rock-paper-s…>
*Words and photos by Itoro
Udofia<http://poczineproject.tumblr.com/tagged/Itoro-Udofia>
, Legacy Series
Intern<http://poczineproject.tumblr.com/post/41868602951/meet-poczps-first-legacy-…>
*
[image: Rock Paper Scissors Collective Feb
2013]<http://www.flickr.com/photos/poczineproject/8511298932/>
The Rock Paper Scissors Collective
(RPS)<http://rock%20paper%20scissors%20collective/> is
located in the heart of downtown Oakland’s cultural district. RPS holds one
of the largest zine libraries on the West Coast and, as its mission
statement says, it *“fosters creativity and collaboration in order to
strengthen local communities and encourage sustainable practices and
alternative models.”* RPS uses its space to hold many different aspects of
creativity - from zines; to visual art; to performances; to art making
workshops and (most importantly) forming collaborative relationships with
the community.
During my visit I immediately noticed the friendly and open atmosphere. I
was able to connect with Kristi, a collective member at RPS.
[image: EDIT: POCZP intern Itoro Udofia & RPS collective
member]<http://www.flickr.com/photos/poczineproject/8510217039/>
Kristi does a lot of community work and coordinates the youth intern
program. I observed several young women of color at RPC making zines as
part of their internship.
[image: Teen zinester of color at RPS, February
2013]<http://www.flickr.com/photos/poczineproject/8511309124/>
[image: RPS Collective
20]<http://www.flickr.com/photos/poczineproject/8511354170/>
Kristi informed me that RPS is in the middle of cataloging all their zines.
This made finding zines by POC during my visit challenging - but not
impossible, and we understand their constraints as a grassroots, volunteer
entity. Kristi was able to help me locate some zines by POC, which are
listed at the bottom of this post.
RPS is an example of what a thriving, deeply grassroots alternative space
can look like. This alone made the visit worth it, and I will be back again.
Here are five more things that you should know about Rock Paper Scissors
Collective’s community space:
*It’s a YOUTH SPACE*
Part of what makes RPS so vital to the community is that it creates a safe
and inclusive space for youth - specifically, I saw youth of color making
zines and coming in for the youth intern programing. RPS is known for its
youth programming, and thankfully it’s free or low cost. To see youth
coming in on a Thursday afternoon and having a free space to hang out was a
sight to behold.
*POCZP:* How does RPS serve the community?
*Kristi:* Everyone’s welcome here. It doesn’t matter who you are. We’re not
a museum/hands off gallery…We only showcase emerging artists, we do open
calls, group shows…everything is free and affordable…Anyone can teach
classes. Community collaborations are a major component here. We also run
programs at high schools and have a zine fest (East Bay Alternative Express
and Zine Expo).
RPS focuses on the need for art within the community. Zines are a facet of
that as, it is super alternative and accessible.
*BAY AREA COMMUNITY: RPS is **looking for volunteers to help catalog the
zine library on Sunday. Contact them if you’re interested in helping out! <3
*
*It’s an ACCESSIBLE SPACE*
The classes offered at RPS’s are free or low cost. Anyone can teach a
class, volunteer, and access the zine library. Its store sells clothing,
artwork and zines from local artists. It also gives an open call to artists
for exhibits. When inquiring further about zines, the staff member on site
spoke of zines being “alternative” and “a way for anyone to get their voice
out.” I was struck most by its accessibility in making art that responds to
the*community’s need* and fostering dialogue. That was my biggest take away
while being there.
*It’s a COLLABORATIVE SPACE*
RPS thrives most when it can collaborate and form relationships within the
community. They do work with schools, offer free workshops to the public,
and work with local artists (just to name a few of their collaborations).
Also, they can be seen at the East Bay Alternative Book and Zine Fest where
they are showcased every year!
*It’s a COMMUNITY SPACE*
A community space in the sense that it seeks to be a non-hierarchal,
inclusive organization, that turns no one who wants to volunteer or become
a member away. From speaking with some of the staff, the energy of wanting
to build and form a sustaining community was present. A volunteer came in
to paint the steps and there was an overall sense of camaraderie and joy
for the work.
*It’s a STRUGGLING AND OPEN SPACE*
I am always aware of the need for a space where there can be love and
struggle. And I would be remiss if I acted like everything is always *“a
walk in the park”* within the movement. Or more importantly, that our
spaces of struggle and those deep places where we need to decolonize cannot
be openly talked about.
So here it is: RPS is a grassroots collective trying to do a lot with a
little. Its zine library needs a lot of love and cataloguing. It also needs
to have a space where zines by POC can be easily accessed, located and
shared. Within our movement, this is a struggle, and I was happy at the
level of openness and receptiveness to having support in that.
If you’re on the West Coast and in the Bay area, walking around in Oakland,
check out the Rock Paper Scissors Collective. They are open on
Wednesday-Sunday, from 12-7 and located at 2278 Telegraph Avenue. See for
yourself and make your own assessment. Also, they are looking for Sunday
volunteers to help catalogue with the zine library. If you’re looking for a
place to support that is doing much needed community work, consider going
to RPS.
In the meantime, here are five zines by or about POC that I would
recommend. If you are ever at RPS please check them out.
1. *The Combination b*y Ashley
Nelson<http://www.amazon.com/The-Combination-Neighborhood-Story-Project/dp/1933368…>
in
collaboration with the Neighborhood Story Project
A moving personal-political soul trip of one of the oldest housing
complexes in New Orleans.
[image: RPS zine library item: The Combination by Ashley
Nelson]<http://www.flickr.com/photos/poczineproject/8511432754/>
2.* Polarity* <http://www.endlesscanvas.bigcartel.com/product/polarity> by
Ras Terms
A metaphysical mind trip that explores the duality of spirituality and its
metaphysical roots.
[image: Polarity by Ras
Terms]<http://www.flickr.com/photos/poczineproject/8510478441/>
Ras Terms was born and raised in Miami. As part of the BSK and FS crews, he
was a pivotal figure in the Miami graffiti scene. Terms is a gifted
illustrator and painter who has provided many images for the Rastafarian
community. Since his arrival in the Bay Area he has established himself as
a character graffiti artist and has lent his talents to serve the community.
3. *EZLN Communiques: Memory from
Below*<https://secure.leftwingbooks.net/index.php?l=product_detail&p=246>
A zine about the Zapatista movement in Chiapas Mexico. Zapatista thought
and knowledge on the struggle against neoliberalism and predatory financial
institutions. Published by Agit Press (formerly known as Porcupine Press)
[image: EZLN Comminques: Memory from
Below]<http://www.flickr.com/photos/poczineproject/8510438421/>
4. *ML* <http://marcoslafarga.com/>
A zine featuring the distinctive artwork and design from West Coast based
visual artist Marcus La Farga. http://marcoslafarga.com
[image: RPS 44] <http://www.flickr.com/photos/poczineproject/8511494812/>
5. *Murder Dollhouse* <http://murderdollhouse.com/> by Teppei Ando
Based in the 1920s, a beautifully illustrated comic book thriller about a
man who lives in an attic. Published by Volcano Productions.
http://murderdollhouse.com
[image: Murder Dollhouse by Teppei
Ando]<http://www.flickr.com/photos/poczineproject/8511453630/>
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[image: Rock Paper Scissors
Collective]<http://www.flickr.com/photos/poczineproject/8511315660/>
“*rock paper scissors collective* <http://rpscollective.org/> is a
volunteer-run organization that fosters creativity and collaboration in
order to strengthen local communities and encourage sustainable practices
and alternative models. We promote the sharing of ideas, skills, and
resources through the celebration of art, craft, education, and
performance.”
questions -[at]- rpscollective -[dot]- org
510.238.9171
2278 Telegraph ave., Oakland, CA 94612
Hours: 12 - 7pm, Wednesday - Sunday.
Closed Monday and Tuesday.
*ABOUT ITORO UDOFIA*
*Itoro *is the first dedicated intern for the POC Zine Project’s Legacy
Series<http://poczineproject.tumblr.com/post/37042077000/legacy-zine-series-announ…>
. Itoro’s excited to support POCZP because ”it is *a collective that
uplifts and cares about what people of color have to say and acknowledges
what they have always said.” *Learn more about her
here<http://poczineproject.tumblr.com/post/41868602951/meet-poczps-first-legacy-…>
.
*ABOUT ‘SCENE REPORTS’
*
*Would you like to help us create Scene Reports for every state? Contact
us: poczineproject(a)gmail.com.*
If you would like to invite POC Zine Project to your upcoming event, or
collaborate on a joint event, let us know!
*Editor’s Note: Itoro will be creating weekly Scene Report round ups. Make
sure to send us your zine event details so we can share! If it’s not
zine-related but possibly of interest to zinesters of color, we will share
that as well.*
