A.C.T.O.R. Presents RESISTANCE BY RELOCATION
Date and Time
Aug 31, 2025 5:00 pm
Location
Shirlington
4251 S. Campbell Ave, Arlington, Virginia, 22206
Aug 31, 2025 5:00 pm
Shirlington
Let’s Keep Talking!
ACTOR (A Continuing Talk on Race) Presents
RESISTANCE BY RELOCATION
When staying put isn’t the only option
For the past few months, our A.C.T.O.R. conversations have been all about resistance—how everyday folks can push back against the creeping rise of fascism.
Last month, we discussed Political Action—how getting involved with our elected officials, showing up to vote, writing letters, lobbying, marching, demonstrating, and making our voices heard can all be acts of resistance.
This month, we’re looking at something different—something that might not come to mind right away when you hear the word “resistance”: Relocation.
What happens when people decide the safest or most powerful way to resist is to leave? Whether it’s crossing state lines or moving across oceans, relocation has long been a way for individuals and communities to escape persecution and keep the fight for freedom alive.
Here are a few ways relocation can be a form of resistance:
Refusing to play along: Walking away means refusing to live under an oppressive system. It’s a way of saying, “You can’t control me.”
Finding safety to keep speaking out:Sometimes you have to move to protect yourself so you can keep telling the truth.
Diaspora power: People who leave can still make change—by lobbying from abroad, sending resources back home, or rallying international support.
Preparing for a stronger comeback:Distance can offer a chance to gather skills, allies, and resources that might one day help in the struggle back home.
We’ll be talking with folks who’ve actually made the move—U.S. ex-pats living overseas—as well as immigration experts who know the nuts and bolts of how relocation works.
Whether you’ve ever thought about leaving or simply want to understand what this path to resistance looks like, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
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A.C.T.O.R. (A Continuing Talk on Race) is a public discussion series. It provides the opportunity for people to come together and speak openly and honestly about issues of race, class and culture. The intent is that each person walks away from the discussion feeling something: challenged, educated, uncomfortable, enlightened, refreshed, reassured and hopefully inspired and moved to action!
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