‘Race and racism is a reality that so many of us grow up learning to just deal with. But if we ever hope to move past it, it can’t just be on people of color to deal with it. It’s up to all of us – Black, white, everyone – no matter how well-meaning we think we might be, to do the honest, uncomfortable work of rooting it out. It starts with self-examination and listening to those whose lives are different from our own. It ends with justice, compassion, and empathy that manifests in our lives and on our streets.’ — Michelle Obama
What happened in Berlin was so scary to me. It rlly showed how far the right wing is willing to go.
People of color and ppl who aren’t ethnically German(like me, I’m half turkish and half Kurdish) are scared to go outside.
And the media is definitely trying to cover this up, please educate yourself on what’s happening in Europe- especially about what just happened in Germany.
Ppl rlly forget what happened just 80yrs ago.
And sure “lEfT wInG iS wOrSe tHaN rIghT wINg” literally shut the fuck up
I am fucking scared to go outside.
I don’t know what’s going on but I had to share this. I’m trying to look into what’s happening right now, but lord knows I’ll get any info since I’m an American and not every thing is available even if I’m living in the “freest” country of the world.
If you know what these flags mean- you know
Don’t you fucking ignore this post
Reblogging again so it lands on ur dash
I will keep reblogging this again and again.
Could someone please explain this? I really want to understand what is going on. In the meantime, I’m reblogging so that it spreads.
Right wing nationalists in Germany (aka n@zis)and covid deniers went to on a protest without masks and all the safety rules and, then decided to spread anti semitism, propaganda et cetera. After that they stormed the German parliament with n@zi flags and symbols.
I’ve seen tweets of poc and ppl who aren’t ethnically German(like me), being scared to go outside. There’s lots of footage especially on twitter please educate yourself on this and spread the message.
Nationalism is on rise again.
Also- the “Hanau shooting” happened in February and our Memorial “demonstration” got canceled.
The Hanau shooting was the killing of bout 10 ppl. The shooter was a n@zi and killed them simply bc they weren’t German. He then killed his own mother and committed suicide afterwards.
Also, protests against said neo nazis and those against the covid restrictions, not all the protesters wear masks nor keep any safety distance between each-other either, its counterproductive and only causes more uproar.
For those who wanna read further on it, some links in English:
Stop with the “oh well I’m white and i agree” or the “I’m white and I’m sorry for us” on posts about racism
Stop with the lengthy apologizes when you do something small like write the above on posts and someone calls you out on it
Stop asking me for my opinon on what this famous black person did
Stop asking me for my opinion on if a thing is racist or not
Stop asking me to explain basic racist shit to you
Stop telling black people about the time you called your racist uncle out on his racism or the protests you went to
Stop asking for my opinion on things you did that you’re scared is racist/has racist undertones
Stop with the white guilt… It ain’t helpin nobody
Stop asking one black person for their opinion on something about race… You gotta ask more black people if you want an accurate representation of something because not all of us are the same/think the same thing
Stop treating black people like we’re “professors” on racism
Google is free. Can y'all please start treating black people like actual people and not someone to teach you about racism. It’s exhausting
So, I posted these pictures on Facebook last month. I used it as a sort of means to compare the protests for Black Lives Matter and the Prince of Peace losing his shit.
The comparison being the riots. Burning businesses as a result of Black individuals being murdered unjustified. Jesus, out of disgust for the profits being made in his Father’s house, destroyed shops and dumped their monies everywhere. He also made a whip and chased people around.
Anyhow. I was surprised to find how much resistance I got from the comparison. I felt it was a decent comparison. Jesus, the Prince of Peace, violent and destructive over the profits made on holy grounds. And the violence and destruction as a result of the alarming number of Black individuals being publicly executed, found chopped up, lynched, missing, etc.
I dunno. Maybe I am a shitty person for making the comparison. It just took me by surprise (not really) how aggressive/defensive/closed off some Christians can be. Honestly don’t mind being educated or constructive criticism, but the attacks were a bit ridiculous.
Just some of the titles I’ve read recently by black authors that I found incredibly informative and moving. I have studied (and personally love) the work of Jesmyn Ward, and also recommend Citizen by Claudia Rankine (not pictured above). Citizen is a great text that looks at microaggression and the experiences of black people witthin the United States through poetry. I also recently ordered ‘The New Jim Crow’ by Michelle Alexander and am constantly working to educate and inform myself of both my own privelige and the racism that persists in today’s society - so if you have any other book recommendations, please leave them in the comments! Let’s work together to share resources, books and knowledge to educate ourselves to try and resolve this problem, because Black Lives Matter.
This is no time to be silent. Let’s love, let’s be empathetic, let’s be genuine and let’s speak up! Do not be moved by emotion but by CONVICTION. This is an important matter and should not ever be ignored. ✊✊✊✊✊✊
