International coalition of students and professionals in tech against colonialism, apartheid, and war!
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ALT Graphic with text "For Congo & the Planet" Then there is text "Don't Buy New Tech" is in all capital letters in a repeating pattern. The words are in red with contrasting black and white outlines on a black background, with two small red stars on the upper left and lower right sides. The text "Anticolonial Tech Collective" is in all capital letters as well at the bottom.
ALT Graphic stating: Our tech devices are built using child slave labor from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Buying new tech devices every year not only drives up demand for cobalt, but it contributes to increased carbon emissions and produces more e-waste.
ALT Graphic stating "Using smartphones for one more year equals taking 2 million cars off the road. The average person in the US changes their phone every 2-3 years. Most of these phones still work!" with emphasis on "still work." Graphic has red and black color scheme with red starburst accents.
ALT Red and black gradient background with bold white text stating, "IF IT'S NOT BROKEN, DON'T REPLACE IT! Tech companies constantly market and push consumers to buy new devices—don't fall for it! Resist consumerism! You don't need the latest iPhone or laptop, really. Don't replace your devices unless you absolutely need to. (And you probably don't!)" Encouraging sustainable tech usage.
ALT Graphic encouraging tech repair to benefit the environment and save money. Text reads: "IF IT'S BROKEN, DON'T TRASH IT... FIX IT! Repairing tech is better for the environment and your wallet. When tech devices are thrown out, they often end up in landfills, where parts and materials (like cobalt!) go to waste. Depending on the repair, you can: look into manufacturer repairs, repair shops like Microcenter, buy parts and repair your devices yourself (if you're experienced)." Text is white and red on a black background with red shading.
ALT Graphic promoting the purchase of used electronics with the title 'Need Something New? Buy Used!' Refurbished tech is great way to replace your devices while keeping demand for new tech and cobalt low. Used doesn't mean broke, old, or low quality either. You can get devices in excellent or even like-new condition for a fraction of the cost. Good options for purchasing used tech, include BackMarket, Best Buy Open Box, and marketplaces like Swappa, Mercari, and eBay.
ALT A flyer with the event details: Join us for the launch of the Data Workers' Inquiry, a community-based research project where data workers are the researchers! - Monday, July 8, 8 - 10 am PT / 11 am - 1 pm EST / 5-7 pm CET. - Online on Zoom. Registration: tinyurkl.com/data-workers Agenda: - Panel 1: What is the Data Workers' Inquiry? + Q&A Speakers: Milagros Miceli, Laurenz Sachenbacher, Camilla Salim Wagner, Adio Dinika, Krystal Kauffman. Moderator: Timnit Gebru - Introducing the data workers. Moderator: Milagros Miceli - Panel 2: How do data workers organize in the face of exploration? + Q&A Speakers: Mophat Okinyi, Richard Mathenge, Krystal Kauffman. Moderator: Adio Dinika
ALT iPhone interior with the text "TECH IS BLEEDING CONGO". There is a red blood drip effect on the phone.
ALT A text overlay describing how "Cobalt is used in lithium-ion batteries which power everything from iPhones to EVs. Coltan is necessary for tantalum capacitors, which are used in almost every electronic device. Both are being hand-mined by CHILDREN." The last sentence is highlighted with red text. There is an image of a young child sitting on a barren terrain, using a hammer to mine, visually underscoring the use of child labor in cobalt and coltan mining for electronic devices.
ALT Text "Children as young as 4 have been found picking out cobalt stones. Other children do grueling physical labor for 12+ hrs/day. With NO protective equipment or regulation, these children are guaranteed to get sick from their daily exposure to cobalt." on white background. 12+ hrs/day is highlighted in red text. Image of a young girl who was found working in cobalt mines in Congo is included.
ALT Pictured is a crowded cobalt mine in Congo filled with Congolese men, women, and children, alongside text stating "The tech industry runs on the exploitation of Congolese men, women, and children. Let's call it what it is: Modern Day Slavery." Slavery is highlighted with red text.
ALT A map outline of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with a flag is pictured next to the text: "To learn more about Congo, FOLLOW @congofriends @focuscongo @teamcongo.rdc" And visit FREECONGO.ORG to take action!
