Direct Action¶
Most of the info here is based on direct action and use of my sis white male appearance to directly reach certain goals to help protect democracy and act in stead of those who cannot take direct action themselves due to unwanted or unacceptable consequences or harm. One example of direct action is I may allowed my self to get punched or kicked by white supremacists, being verbally abusive, spreading propaganda, or trying to recruit youth at a multi-cultural dance club, so they get ejected from that club by bouncers.
Anti-Fascist Action¶
Between the age of 14 and 20 my friends and I were part of local decentralized anti-racist activist group of youth. We took mostly peaceful Direct Action and acted and spoke up against Neo-nazi individuals and groups. These fascist groups were often present in the areas where we lived and spent our leisure time. We stood in counter balance to HASH and CASH groups that recruited youth our age throughout the south side of Chicago and Southern Suburbs.
Dan DJ’ing in 1995 (Wearing Anti-Fascist ska band Blue Meanies t-shirt)
It wasn’t until later in life that I realized how dangerous what we were doing was. When I saw anti-fascist activists run over during The Charlottesville car attack in 2017, I realized that Neo-nazi and white supremacist groups were alive and flourishing and empowered by public political figures speaking out in support of them on a regular basis. I saw my self and my friends in the anti-fascist youth counter-protesters acting against white supremacist groups in Charlottesville.
My Past¶
I’d like to add more details about my path in life on a sub page or pages that allow me to reflect on my own history and path, so I can better understand where I am now, why I’m doing what I do now and possible paths for the future.
Space for life experiences timeline