Refuse and
Resist! Youth Network

R&R! Youth Network

Our generation is facing a future
we didn't create and don't desire

Resist This! National Speaking Tour - Spring 2002: "...We'll be talking about the dangers of new repressive laws and the current political atmosphere. We'll share the stories of immigrants locked down in detention centers and youth who've taken to the streets in resistance. We want to hook up with groups who are already resisting, and help build support for those groups under attack..."
Philly Freedom Summer 2001: "...Work for two weeks in neighborhoods throughout Philly, strengthening the voice of outrage at the injustices in Mumia's case, police brutality and the death penalty..."
There's No Such Thing as a "Bad" Protester: "...Today, as the movement prepares for four years of battle with George W. Bush, his right wing cronies and the growing politics of cruelty, we must ask ourselves: Is there such a thing as a "bad" protester?..."
Fall 2000 Youth Network Speaking Tour: In November, 2000, members of the Refuse & Resist! Youth Network visited Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Illinois on an organizing tour - here's the schedule and their diary.
Youth Network Denouces Attacks on RCYB and O22 Activists: "...As youth we see the criminalization of our generation everyday. On Thursday night we saw an example of the repression carried out by the police...."
Youth to Gather for Philly Freedom Summer 2000: "...The sixth annual Philly Freedom Summer will bring young people from around the country to the site of the Republican National Convention and the home of Mumia Abu-Jamal..."
R&R! Youth Network's Summer of Resistance (Photo Gallary & Press Clips): "...The summer of 2000 was an historic moment in the movement of resistance. Both coasts erupted in protest as the Republican and Democrative parties held Presidential conventions..."
Philly Freedom Summer 2000: "...You are wanted! July 24 through August 5 we want you in Philadelphia for the sixth annual Philly Freedom Summer initiated by the Refuse & Resist! Youth Network..."
Philly Freedom Summer 2000 Goals and Objectives: "...Philly Freedom Summer brings young people from all over the country to Philadelphia ("The Deep North"), the heart of this struggle..."
Mission Statement of the R&R! Youth Network: "...Rather than feeling isolated and helpless in the face of injustice, we see our political strength, energy and creativity when we come together..."
A New Generation of Resistance: "...This video follows the New York City chapter of the Youth Network of R&R! as we organize for October 22 National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality, Repression and the Criminalization of a Generation, hold our monthly open-mic event "Act Your Rage," and much more..."
Report #2 from Philly Freedom Summer '99: "...PFS volunteers, numbering more than 60, hit the streets of G-town! For nearly 3 hours we wound around the neighborhood with our banner - "Mumia is fearless so are we, We won't stop until he's free!" We took over all of Chilton Avenue..."
Report #1 from Philly Freedom Summer '99: "...As of Monday, the last day before PFS officially began, we had about 15 more volunteers than we'd expected. People arrived at all hours of the day, from all over the country..."

Contact Refuse & Resist!
305 Madison Ave., Suite 1166, New York, NY 10165
Phone: 212-713-5657
email: info@refuseandresist.org or rnryouth@hotmail.com