ARA is an international network of people from all walks of life who are dedicated to eliminating racism, sexism, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, homophobia, transphobia, and discrimination against the disabled, the oldest, the youngest, and the most oppressed people. We want a free classless society. We Educate:
by doing serious and credible research on racist and fascist groups and issues involvi
ng racism and other forms of discrimination. by sharing information with allied anti-racists in dozens of organizations worldwide. by using this research to write and publish dozens of pamphlets, dossiers, articles, magazines, web pages, radio and television programs. by distributing thousands of copies of all kinds of literature about racism and discrimination for free at schools, conferences, protests, concerts, parties and in prisons. by sending speakers to talk to hundreds of school groups, youth groups, church groups, community organizations and conferences.
2. We Organize:
by acting as the primary contact for a new generation of anti-racist activists. by mobilizing people to combat racism and discrimination, Anti-Racist Action has become a key vehicle for young anti-racists to get involved in and help shape the direction of this struggle. by initiating or supporting anti-racist demonstrations. by hosting some of the most diverse, well-attended, constructive and practical anti-racist conferences, trainings and gatherings. by recognizing that racism is a multi-faceted issue entwined with a number of other problems our society faces and then using that knowledge to connect with groups and individuals from all walks of life. by strengthening our understanding and resolve and improving our communities through work on issues related to racism, such as poverty, homophobia, prisons, police abuse, workers’ struggles, sexism, & reproductive rights. by defending other anti-racists and anti-fascists across the globe.
3. We Confront:
by refusing to ignore the violent bigots that comprise racist and fascist groups. by challenging racists and fascists when they attempt to recruit, organize, mobilize, propagandize, and cause harm to people. by using innovative, creative, and highly-effective tactics
by denying racist and fascist groups the opportunity to monopolize public
spaces and by denying racists and fascists the chance to turn public spaces into spaces that are hostile towards people of color, women, immigrants, queer and trans folk, the disabled, and others.
4. We Celebrate:
through our commitment to developing a fun, authentic anti-racist culture. by hosting parties, concerts and other events that encourage participation of people of diverse backgrounds in having fun in a safe and liberated environment. by organizing regular weekend gatherings for young anti-racists to come to know and support each other.
