i now understand how and why the black panthers started in california and why they were so big on solidarity and why the mindset didn’t spread to certain parts of the country, that’s all i’ll say for now
"My name is Greta Thunberg and I am from Sweden. If you see this video, we have been intercepted and kidnapped in international waters by the Israeli occupational forces, or forces that support Israel."
“I feel it’s my responsibility, as an artist, to use this moment to speak up for all oppressed people. For Black people, for Latino people, for trans people, for the people in Gaza. We all deserve to live in hope and not fear.”
— Doechii at the #BETAwards
Solidarity, community, and love. That's what we need, and between ALL marginalized people. Telling people to stay home from protests, intentionally shopping at boycotted businesses- these things make you no better than your oppressors
Selfishness, individualism, and lack of solidarity will leave us nowhere but alone when the reaper is knocking on our own door. We must support each other. The struggle of our neighbors is our struggle, too