Let's REALLY talk about racism | Creating, curating & centering conversations on race & racism from diverse, minority and marginalized voices in Australia.
At IndigenousX we host 52 Indigenous ppl a year, + our site writers, all telling their own stories in their own words. There aren’t many, if any, other outlets who can boast similar numbers.
A few ‘Indigenous leaders’ on repeat doesn’t cut it anymore. https://t.co/VBljD0j44A
“There are more important things to talk about than the date of Australia Day!”
“Ok, let’s talk about Treaty.”
“No.”
“Indigenous representation in govt?”
“Nope.”
“Self-determination?”
“No thanks.”
“Reducing incarceration rates?”
“Uh-uh”
“Reversing funding cuts”
“Lol.”
“Why do you want to change the date?”
“Well, I actually want a Treaty, land rights, economic independence, self-determination, total Indigenous control over Indigenous affairs, the elimination of racial discrimination, and basic respect as human beings but, you know, baby steps”
"We often hear about in our community that homophobia kills, and that racism can kill. What about people who face racism and homophobia?"
https://t.co/BN0cMjR8WE via @lanesainty
"Jeremy Rapke, QC, the former director of public prosecutions, stated that racial profiling and racial bias existed throughout the institution of Victoria Police'' -
https://t.co/xUOkta6y2x via @theage
Race discrimination commissioner: "Racial panics about crime create more problems than they solve. Experience tells us that sowing fear and whipping hysteria are sure ways to divide communities."
https://t.co/m80etSbY7x #auspol@fergushunter
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHT // Queers Podcast Live by @SimonCopland & @bencriley. What happens when queers disagree? Does Australia need a national LGBTIQ organisation? What is the value of organising as an LGBTIQ community at all? Book your tickets here 👇🏽 https://t.co/eokLCjA6Rg
Intersectionality in real life is perfectly illustrated when one’s sexual and gender identity intersects with their race, religion and culture. Join @Fahad_S_Ali and other queer Muslims in a roundtable discussion at #BetterTogether2018 👉🏽 https://t.co/4N3FRVGG5H
Join us for Beer & BBQ on Thursday 11th Jan to launch #BetterTogerher2018. It's FREE but you'll need to RSVP. Thank you to the Victorian Trades Hall Council for hosting the event and providing our food and drinks! https://t.co/ODvDAAt6Oe
Single Sessions at #BetterTogether2018 // If you prefer to attend a single session or plenary at the conference you can use code "SingleSessionBT". https://t.co/38A5mCw7Uz
#Equality is a big word. Let’s talk about it. Kickstart the New Year 🎆 at #BetterTogether2018 🌈 Register here 👉🏽 https://t.co/CrjJgLHOks 12-13 January 2018 👌🏽
#IntersectionalityNow We're excited for the upcoming national intersectional #LGBTIQ conference in #Melbourne in #2018 Check them out! https://t.co/tFPPTagEFF
We want to facilitate a conversation about LGBTIQ rights that becomes a critical part of a modern Australian discourse about what kind of society we want to be. We don’t have all the answers but we are creating a space to ask the questions. Join us 👉🏽 https://t.co/KiOgYjfrbL
Today is #TransgenderDayofRemembrance, a sobering reminder that #transphobia and violence against transgender people is an all-too-real experience for many both in Australia and worldwide. #tdor2017