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#liberate Black America
sugas6thtooth · 2 months
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This is applicable to every single struggle the oppressed fight against for freedom.
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Here's a video explaining how the US invaded and occupied Haiti in the early 20th century
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queerism1969 · 1 year
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metamatar · 1 month
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when I engage with white people sometimes in the pnw, in a liberal university etc they're kind of afraid of making jokes or even really expressing any opinions about our cultural differences that are not like adoringly positive bc they are afraid of being accused of racism, and personally I delight in that and do nothing to ease their fear. It makes it less likely for them to actually be racist and I paid a lot of visa fees to get here. a lot of international grad students, esp south asians will ease them, like omg I'm not like those people, I don't mind and the those people being imagined there is I think a stereotype borne out of anti blackness.
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kaydub80 · 1 year
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The Orwellian doublespeak is off the charts.
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ladychlo · 4 months
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bfpnola · 7 months
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The solidarity economy is a global movement to build a just and sustainable economy where we prioritize people and the planet over endless profit and growth. Growing out of social movements in Latin America and the Global South, the solidarity economy provides real alternatives to capitalism, where communities govern themselves through participatory democracy, cooperative and public ownership, and a culture of solidarity and respect for the earth.
🚨 want more materials like these? this resource was shared through BFP’s discord server! everyday, dozens of links and files are requested and offered by youth around the world! and every sunday, these youth get together for virtual teach-ins. if you’re interested in learning more, join us! link in our bio! 🚨
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odd-god · 1 year
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Who are we voting for in 2024?
Someone who actually gives a fuck about trans people. Someone who actually gives a fuck about disabled people. Someone who actually gives a fuck about black/indigenous people. Someone who actually gives a fuck about women and children.
Someone who actually gives a fuck about ALL human rights.
Someone who will fight against the bullshit that has been happening on this planet for hundreds of years.
Who is that??
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calllmeyonu · 7 months
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people have been so annoying about juneteenth since 2020 especially people who knew little to nothing about it beforehand and while i do think it’s always good to do some reading and engage with community organizations, juneteenth is and always has been a celebration. it is a celebration of freedom. so yes, go out and have fun! celebrate your freedom! rejoice! thats always how we’ve done it in texas and especially galveston!!!
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cyarskj1899 · 3 months
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Friends don't let friends use Dr. King's quotes out of context.
Reminder that there’s going to be people especially politicians and the FBI who will be using MLK words out of context instead of having a clear understanding of his history and the importance of ending white supremacy in America. This picture may come in handy
Anyways happy #MLKDay2024
#BlackHistoryAlways
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kylakitty123 · 3 months
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Do you care abt voters rights and equitable healthcare and overall well being? Especially for rural areas such as rural Georgia?? Please help an organization I’m a part of!!! They have a survey where you can report your experiences as well as weekly meetings dedicated to discussing state of Georgia legislation!!!
P.S. you do not need to have any prior political experience or live in the state of Georgia to participate!
Survey link: http://garedress.org/
Sign up for Legislative Taskforce: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17ViQ48IzCvCuMix1q15FOrQGw4pcDViQnxFA8VBFLSg/viewform?edit_requested=true
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breakingfirst · 18 days
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Biden has a MESSAGE for Black Americans 🙄
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teezyfbby · 11 months
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Beyonce, Black Pride and Black America
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I love Beyonce and I've always been aware of some of the critique she gets for treating black capitalism as black liberation. I will not be critiquing her through an anti capitalist lens today but rather question the effectiveness of her activism. What does Beyonce actually achieve in the grand scheme of things?
About two days ago I was listening to Black Parade for maybe the 100th time. I've been listening to it casually since the day it came out and always enjoyed it. I've never really paid attention to what she says in the song but this time a lyric really struck me. “Fuck these laid edges imma let it shrivel up”. Now I completely get the sentiment here. Not abiding to the social pressures of having your hair constantly look “presentable” and manipulating the natural texture of your hair can be rather liberating. Black women's hair texture and styles have been policed heavily in western societies and held to a higher standard than virtually every other race. Accompanied with the discourse that takes place within the community that perpetuates texturism and other oppressive views that stem from white supremacist ideologies, it is a deep seeded issue. I'm sure some people will remember the discourse regarding braids as not being an acceptable “birthday hairstyle". One twitter user even wrote “​​a bitch really told me to get braids as my birthday hairstyle ..i unfollowed shorty so quick”. 
The lyric did make me laugh though, because Beyonce is and has been a prominent figure that influences the beauty standards within the black community. Do some quick research and scroll through her instagram page and you will see a perfectly laid wig or weave in virtually every post. While we all know that instagram is just a collection of people's “best” pictures and carefully crafted images, presenting your “best” self as the version of you that upholds to european beauty standards is interesting. To me. 
Yes, she is ultimately a victim to the beauty standard that has been put in place. However, when she does embrace hairstyles such as braids and locs, it is usually done in artistic endeavors. In a music video or film. There is nothing inherently wrong with this, but it can unintentionally treat black liberation and african traditions as a spectacle. Which is very much played out in the entertainment industry today. At highly acclaimed and exclusive events such as the grammys, oscars etc. you will notice that beyonce puts the braids away and adopts to her usual wig or weave. When I looked up to see if she has worn braids to red carpet events it is very few and her most notable braided red carpet look was for the “The Lion King” premier which speaks for itself. I didn't even go in on another lyric in the song "waist beads from Yoruba" which, as a Nigerian who is a part of the Yoruba tribe, was hilarious.
I just want to highlight some irony that takes place here in regards to her music and her brand vs. how she chooses to present herself “professionally”. For me, more impact could take place within the community if we saw her in these “exclusive” spaces wearing her natural texture or even braids. Normalizing it to people through action rather than separating it from her ‘work environment” because ultimately that's what these events are for her. I am just using Beyonce as an example for an issue that includes most people in her industry and goes a lot deeper than this. Like many other black women, Beyonce has been a role model and a highly regarded figure in my household for as long as I can remember. I grew up on her music and always loved it. I will also argue the fact that she is the best performer of this generation. All that being said I do believe it is possible to critique one's actions without belittling their character as a whole and still be a fan.
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bae-guevara · 1 year
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after yesterday's game, if there's anything you should be taking away from it, it's asking why it is that Argentina has no Black or Indigenous players on their team? Yeah, there's a reason...
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oldshowbiz · 1 year
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Republicans blaming the so-called Liberal Media Bias.
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