A Memory Kit is the official record of a crew’s public action.
It documents:
- The harm confronted
- The action taken
- The lessons learned
- And the pressure applied.
Memory Kits turn one-time events into permanent public memory
so that others can build on, learn from, and replicate the work.
Why Memory Kits Matter
Most organizing collapses because:
- No one remembers what worked or failed.
- No one records the outcomes.
- No one leaves a trail for the next crew.
Memory Kits prevent that collapse.
They make sure:
- No harm is forgotten
- No lesson is lost
- No crew’s work dies in isolation.
Standard Memory Kit Contents
Element | Purpose |
Title & Date | Naming the action and when it took place. |
Crew Members & Roles | Listing who did what, with role rotation documented. |
Statement of Harm | Public framing of the pattern or system being confronted. |
Grievance Filed or Staged | Copy or description of the grievance made public. |
Quotes / Receipts | Evidence, statements, or direct quotes from the institution. |
Action Summary | What the crew did, where, and how the institution responded. |
Outcome Log | Documentation of public, media, or institutional responses. |
Lessons Forward | Three key takeaways to help other crews replicate or improve. |
How to Use Memory Kits
- Document Every Action
- No matter how small, every public move should have a Memory Kit.
- Publish or Share Internally
- Memory Kits can be public zines, internal files, or posted on crew pages.
- Teach Forward Using Kits
- Share kits during crew onboarding or public teach-ins.
- Submit for Verification (Optional)
- Verified crews are required to submit Memory Kits as part of their practice.