The Two Chairs

Let's REALLY talk about racism | Creating, curating & centering conversations on race & racism from diverse, minority and marginalized voices in Australia.

[The Two Chairs @TheTwoChairs]

Want to hear the experiences of gay Asian men living in Melbourne? Check out #QueerAsiansAnonymous at @Footscrayarts Feb 4-9, this @midsumma festival!

Support #queer #LGBT #Asian #peopleofcolour stories, voices & representation in the arts!

https://t.co/bOpQ05EtNz

[IndigenousX LTD @IndigenousXLtd]

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

[IndigenousX LTD @IndigenousXLtd]

“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.”

[IndigenousX LTD @IndigenousXLtd]

“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”

[The Two Chairs @TheTwoChairs]

ICYMI: Here's What Happened At Australia's National LGBTIQ Conference (12-13th Jan)

https://t.co/OxHsrC3XA6 via @lanesainty

[The Two Chairs @TheTwoChairs]

"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

[brokeblack mountain @NayukaGorrie]

Really wild and totally random coincidence this whole “African youth gang” violence thing erupted just in time for an election year

[Federation of Community Legal Centres Victoria @CommunityLawVic]

"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

[Federation of Community Legal Centres Victoria @CommunityLawVic]

"There have been more Caucasian youth apprehended than African Australian kids" - Vic Pol Assistant Police Commissioner https://t.co/WSyU6LfqoK

[Federal Politics @Politics_SMHAGE]

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

[Federation of Community Legal Centres Victoria @CommunityLawVic]

"Our political leaders are hurting real people in the process of trying to get re-elected." https://t.co/k75oSgu7bd via @smh

[Federation of Community Legal Centres Victoria @CommunityLawVic]

"Dutton either does not understand crime or he is wilfully racialising a social problem that has no racial antecedents." https://t.co/Enny0u77sY

[The Equality Project ® @EqualityProj_au]

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

[The Equality Project ® @EqualityProj_au]

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

[The Equality Project ® @EqualityProj_au]

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

[The Equality Project ® @EqualityProj_au]

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

[The Equality Project ® @EqualityProj_au]

#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 👌🏽

[The Two Chairs @TheTwoChairs]

#IntersectionalityNow We're excited for the upcoming national intersectional #LGBTIQ conference in #Melbourne in #2018 Check them out! https://t.co/tFPPTagEFF

[The Equality Project ® @EqualityProj_au]

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

[Thorne Harbour Health @ThorneHarbour]

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