@liddocristal It's more that we shouldn't need to center our own identity in order to show up in solidarity for Black folks. Right now we need to center their experiences. "Las Vidas Negras Importan" is a phrase that has been used transnationally that we could use to show solidarity instead.
Why we don't say "Peaceful Protest." By showing up to a conflict with the mentality that you’re labeling protesters as “peaceful” totally erases the power dynamic between a militarized force & unarmed residents of color. #RiseUpLA#BlackLivesMatter#DefundThePolice
en mexico matan activistas ambientalistas, más de 86 personas que defienden la naturaleza y la biodiversidad en mexico han sido asesinados en 2020, en mexico matan indígenas, en mexico matan mujeres
There are at least seven pillars we need to work around in this moment in order to tie immediate actions to a long-term strategy:
• Mutual Aid
• Food Sovereignty
• Cooperative Economics
• Community Production
• Self-Defense
• People’s Assemblies
• The General Strike
Seeing the babies/youth at protests fighting for their lives has been heart breaking. We must create a future where all Black kids have safety, joy, & childhood innocence.
On Saturday Sacramento police shot Tee in the head with rubber bullets and a tear gas canister. If you can support their surgery/medical costs, please do: https://t.co/1VDG61Z32x
Not having the ability to move freely? Welcome.
Not knowing whether or not the police see you as a threat? Welcome.
Having open conflict in the streets in your neighborhood? Welcome.
Not knowing what horrific thing to plan or what the exit strategy is? Welcome.
Compiling a list of healers/therapists that are willing to donate time & energy to Black frontline protestors that need support. If you are a healer/therapist in any capacity & would like to help, please provide your email below along w/ the modality you can provide.