Resisting whiteness

Running anti-racist conferences in Edinburgh (previous years: 2018, 2019)

[Resisting whiteness @ResistingW]

Tickets for the conference 'Resisting whiteness 2019: Anti-racist Action in the UK' are now available! Find more details about this year's conference here, including how to book: https://t.co/TowyAAaZIA

[Resisting whiteness @ResistingW]

Racist vandals have torn down @SekaiMachache's powerful artwork in Dundee, made in collaboration with Fiona Catherine Powell for the @BLMMuralTrail. A physical attack on the expression of Black pain- this is absolutely disgusting, but the worst part might be that it was expected.

[Creative Dundee (Archived) @Creative_Dundee]

In ‘a BREAdTH apart’, @SekaiMachache explores systemic racism during the pandemic. Her portraits feature vibrant African fabric masks collaboratively designed with Fiona Catherine Powell.

At Sharing not Hoarding until 30 Oct, as part of @BLMMuralTrail.

https://t.co/ANSS7tR2zh

[Lighthouse - Edinburgh’s Radical Bookshop @Lighthousebks]

Edinburgh's 23rd #RadicalBookFair is NEXT WEEK! Who's up for a rockin alternative festival of politics?

4 DAYS, 20 EVENTS, over 50 STALLS showcasing the best in radical & progressive publishing!

Full program HERE: https://t.co/UcIaJuhUEK

Or, whats comin, a thread 1/

[Africa in Motion @AiMfilmfest]

"following the negative and irresponsible media coverage of @ResistingW... we join together to express our shared concern that understandings of race and racism in Scotland are rolling backwards."

AiM is one of 80 signatories to this open letter:
https://t.co/qyuscUS2Uw

[CRER @crer_scotland]

"Attempts to silence voices seeking to discuss race, and particularly to discuss whiteness, are holding us back." CRER is one of 80 signatories to this open letter on race and racism in Scotland, following press attacks on @ResistingW last week. https://t.co/YdVTnDanNB

[Resisting whiteness @ResistingW]

"Routine attempts to silence voices seeking to discuss race, and particularly to discuss
whiteness, are holding us back."

Thank you to the writers & signees of this open letter for giving our collective your support & solidarity. We're not alone out here and that means a lot.

[CRER @crer_scotland]

"Attempts to silence voices seeking to discuss race, and particularly to discuss whiteness, are holding us back." CRER is one of 80 signatories to this open letter on race and racism in Scotland, following press attacks on @ResistingW last week. https://t.co/YdVTnDanNB

[gal-dem @galdemzine]

.@ResistingW held it’s second conference and stood up to the right wing press. Katie Hopkins can truly stay mad https://t.co/tZcGPCiPaI

[Resisting whiteness @ResistingW]

Thank you @galdemzine for including #Resistingwhiteness2019 in your weekly race report.

"Right-wing tantrum doesn’t stop ‘beautiful’ anti-racism event"

[gal-dem @galdemzine]

This week plantain gets an unwanted makeover and an anti-racism event is unjustly criticised https://t.co/jUoAEmmHSg

[Resisting whiteness @ResistingW]

We have a couple questions....
#whoisJaneMcColl #Resistingwhiteness

[Resisting whiteness @ResistingW]

We have a couple questions....
#whoisJaneMcColl #Resistingwhiteness

[The Anti-Racist Educator @AntiRacistEd]

Statement of solidarity with @ResistingW

[Arusa Qureshi @arusaqureshi]

Very happy to be at #ResistingWhiteness2019 today 🙌 looking forward to hearing from some brilliant speakers on how we can organise for a better future @ResistingW

[Building the Anti-Racist Classroom (BARC) @CollectiveBarc]

We stand in solidarity with @ResistingW and support the conference structures that amplify QTPoC voices and knowledge. We recognize the need for critical and reflexive practices that work against whiteness’ violence and continuing oppression of racialised bodies.

[Resisting whiteness @ResistingW]

@KayzaRose @CampbellX Yes sorry, live-tweeting error! And what wonderful production it is 🎥

[Resisting whiteness @ResistingW]

And for our final event of the day we are screening ‘VISIBLE’ directed by @CampbellX and written by @KayzaRose followed by a Q+A with Campbell X and Natasha Ruwona. #Resistingwhiteness2019

[Resisting whiteness @ResistingW]

Thank you so much to everyone for being part of another successful year of the Resisting whiteness conference! Thank you so much to all our panelists, attendees and supporters! Watch this space for updates on what we do next! #resistingwhiteness2019

[Resisting whiteness @ResistingW]

Some queer ppl desire to assimilate. We who question it must create alts. “Straight ppl have always stolen from queer culture. If we want something else we have to build it ourselves. We can’t just sit & bitch about what’s already been up & do nothing.” -@CampbellX #Resistingw

[Resisting whiteness @ResistingW]

A powerful film and now a great discussion between Natasha Ruwona and Campbell X on senses of belonging.

[Resisting whiteness @ResistingW]

@CampbellX @KayzaRose Audience Q: How do we combat how so much of the queer history has been given to us as whitewashed in certain shows and in the adoption of vernacular that belongs to Black queer people? #Resistingwhiteness2019