History was written in a way that totally downplays Europe’s crimes. The way colonisers are referred to as “settlers” is one example. Very peaceful word, for a ruthless group of people.
Apartheid-born Elon Musk, who grew up in a privileged white household in Pretoria, is now accusing South Africa’s democratic government of being “openly racist” for implementing policies aimed at reversing apartheid-era economic disparities. https://t.co/H65NqYLdlm
USAid cuts funding, instantly halting crucial healthcare projects in South Africa, negatively affecting millions of people who need healthcare. Devastating
Feeling desperate and concerned for all the HIV+ people in South Africa who receive their ARV's through a PEPFAR or USAIDS funded clinic. All these clinics have had to shut their doors close down their websites and social media ages leaving thousands without life affirming care.
South Africa receives the largest share of U.S. HIV funding globally through PEPFAR. This funding supports millions of people living with HIV, providing life saving treatment and health worker salaries. A pause on this funding will devastate progress.
Gays against PReP is a sign that systemic homophobia is working. They’re teaching us to be afraid of ourselves and our sexuality and it’s honestly breaking my heart
My PhD thesis is finally out 💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿titled: “Identity and environmental harmony as practised by Table Mountain Doctors: a struggle over land and African healing systems.”
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Fuck anyone who thinks Indigenous people aren’t allowed to scream their truths out loud directly to their oppressors.
Fuck your “manners”.
Fuck your faux progressivism.
You should be amplifying their voices, supporting them, not shushing them like a colonial governess.