Street Law 101: Know Your Rights Training for Black Youth
Sunday, October 25, 2026
2:00–5:00 PM
Black Workers & Wellness Center, 2500 MLK Ave SE
Black young people deserve to know how to protect themselves and each other.
Join the D.C. COLLAB for a free, hands-on Know Your Rights workshop created with and for Black youth. We’ll break down what your rights are when dealing with police and law enforcement and practice what to do in situations young people actually face in D.C.
We’ll talk about and practice:
What to do if police stop or question you
What police can - and cannot - make you do
What happens if police ask for your name or ID
Your rights around D.C.’s youth curfew and curfew stops
What to know when dealing with police around Metro stations and other public spaces
How to safely look out for, document, and support a friend who is stopped
How to use and share Know Your Rights information with other young people
This won’t just be us talking at you. We’ll practice real-life scenarios together so you can leave knowing what to say, what to do, and how to help protect yourself and your people.
This training is part of building a People’s Self-Defense Network, young people, families, neighbors, and organizers learning how to keep each other safer and stand together against police abuse and state violence.
No experience needed.
Free food provided!