Join Freedom School

2023 912 Freedom School will be held July 10-13 (Mon-Thurs) and July 17-18 (Mon-Tues).  See below for more information and to apply to be a 2023 Deep Center 912 Freedom Fellow.

912 Freedom School is a free community-based political education institute for young leaders between Ages 14-18 (Class of 2022 welcome!) who live in Chatham County. The mission of 912 Freedom School is to support young people interested in building a critically conscious and connected community that can use its collective power to call attention to the issues that impact their lives, and advocate for change. 912 Freedom School specifically focuses on issues related to education because schooling is a shared experience for young people. During 912 Freedom School, Freedom Fellows will learn from and with one another develop relationships, skills, and confidence to advocate for change. 

912 Freedom School is a part of Deep Center’s youth Action Research Team (ART). The idea for 912 Freedom School originated from young people in ART’s 2020-2021 cohort.  Reflecting Deep Center’s belief in the power of arts and culture for healing-centered transformative justice, 912 Freedom School activities use arts-based practices and pedagogies for young people to tell their stories of “what is” — in a way that is valued and affirmed, creatively imagines what could be, and envisions how young people can work to bridge the gap between the two.  

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

912 Freedom School is a movement-building political education institute for young people in Chatham County, in order for us to envision and create an equitable Savannah together, we are looking for young people who are:

  • Ages 14-18 (Class of 2022 welcome!) and passionate about social justice and creation of a more equitable society
  • Believers in the power of communities to create more equitable societies
  • Creative, deep, and innovative thinkers with a willingness to listen, learn, and unlearn (Note: This does NOT mean you have to be getting good grades in school.)
  • Knowledgeable about basic understandings of systems of oppression (racism, sexism, homophobia, etc.)
  • Committed to attending all days of programming with intention of following through on tasks, duties, and responsibilities 

 APPLY HERE

Email writewithus@deepcenter.org or mel@deepcenter.org for more information.