Brian MacKenzie Infoshop
| Company type | Anarchist cooperative |
|---|---|
| Industry | Social center, activist space |
| Founded | May 2003 |
| Defunct | December 2008 |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. , United States |
Area served | Shaw district, Washington, D.C. |
Key people | Ryan Fletcher, Wade Fletcher |
The Brian MacKenzie Infoshop functioned as a self-managed social center situated at 1426 Ninth St. within the Shaw district of Washington, D.C.. Operated by volunteers, this anarchist cooperative ran its infoshop in the building's basement from May 2003 through December 2008. During its initial four years, it maintained daily hours, offering books and records for sale while serving as a hub for community gatherings and a venue for local activist meetings. The space hosted events featuring notable speakers including Ward Churchill, Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore, Nate Powell, and Josh MacPhee.
The infoshop occupied a shared facility alongside offices for organizations such as the Gray Panthers, Emmaus, the InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington, and a bookshop affiliated with the Catholic Worker. The lease agreement was co-signed by musician Ian MacKaye of Fugazi and the venue was named in honor of a student from American University who was active in radical circles and passed away at a hardcore concert in D.C. in 1999. Founding members included participants from the local activist collective Positive Force, with Ryan and Wade Fletcher overseeing day-to-day management.