NYC!!! ICE IS OUT RIGHT NOW!

white sociopathy and fragility is so deeply troubling bc even ‘progressive’ white ppl express it, it’s just so deeply ingrained in them and the concept of ‘whiteness’ that you can’t have one without the other. being called racist is scarier to them than actually being racist, and they’ll have full blown meltdowns when accused of racism bc they can see the social consequences of that accusation - people not wanting to associate with them, people speaking negatively about them, etc - and it terrifies them. dealing w the social ramifications of being racist scares them, but actual racism doesn’t bc it doesnt affect them. if they’re racist and no one notices, it doesn’t hurt them; if they’re racist and people notice, they ‘suffer’ (even though that ‘suffering’ would be justified, and what constitutes as ‘suffering’ to them re: accusations of racism doesn’t compare to racialized people actually, you know, experiencing racism.)

These two kids are Hamza (the oldest) and Qusai (the youngest).

Their mother shares this video and bids them goodbye. They were both killed by Israeli bombardment 5 days ago. She says:

[Two days before Hamza and Qusai were killed, hamza asked me: "mom, when we die, where will I go?" And I told him: "you will be a bird in heaven, my love." He said: "and Qusai?" "Just like you inshallah."

And indeed, two days later, he left and took his brother with him. It's like he was preparing me for saying goodbye to both of them. Heaven is more beautiful than any place on this Earth, habibi. We will meet and be reunited one day, me, your dad and you two].

Our kids don't deserve to die already thinking about what will happen to them, they don't deserve to die already terrified, anticipating their death because the world failed them and decided their lives mean nothing. We are not numbers. Remember their names and their stories.

Help a Palestinian college student rebuild his home!

As you know, I and my mutuals frequently post about Siraj @/siraj2024, who is trying to rebuild his home in Gaza. We stress that rebuilding in Gaza and resisting ethnic cleansing is just as important as evacuating to safety. One of the things we are all fighting for is for Palestinians to have the right to return to their homes. With that, I have another campaign I'd like to bring to your attention.

Mahmoud Hamam (@ma7moudgaza2) is a web designer and college student. He and his family have been displaced by the IOF several times and now live in a tent in al-Mawasi, Khan Yunis. He cannot stay there much longer.

Here's what studying is like for him now:

Due to the recent massacres there, he has been unable to come online. He also had his previous account terminated by Tumblr, in an act of genocidal censorship. This is why we must help him.

He is only at $2,238 of $25,000, and he has been campaigning for a month as of right now. He has a long way to go but I beliveve it is possible to get him to his goal soon! We have seen people raise this amount in record time, I really do believe in all of us.

Despite all he has endured, he has not given up hope. Lets help him rebuild.

I am Mahmoud Hamam from Gaza, in the midst of destruction and bombing. I am writing to you that our morale is still high and that determination is present. After all the harsh circumstances we have been through, horrific events, but they will not destroy us, but rather they will make us stronger..

gofundme.com

Donate to Help Mahmoud's Family Rebuild Their Home, organized by Annie Hall

There is something in the word “summit” that tells you, “Get up.” I am Mahmoud Ham… Annie Hall needs your support for Help Mahmoud's Family

[verified by el-shab-hussein]

[link to his portfolio!]

[recent post by him with artwork you can repost on instagram for more reach]

Hello generous people of the world💫❤️,

My name is Akram. I am a Former high school student (Tawjihi), born and raised in Gaza, Palestine.

Me and My family have been trapped in the genocide for the last year.

Living in Gaza is a daily struggle for survival. It's not just the challenge of waking up each day wondering whether my family and I will make it through another round of airstrikes, but the deeper worry of whether we will ever have a future beyond this war zone.

As a young person, Education is my greatest hope-a way to rise above the circumstances I was born into, to build a life of purpose, and to help my family escape the horrors of ongoing violence and potential genocide.

But here, in Gaza, education feels like a dream slipping further away each day.

The schools and universities have all been destroyed, and I fear staying here will mean losing the chance for an education as well as the lives of those I love.

It's a constant fear that gnaws at me.

Opportunities are few, and the constant threat of escalating violence makes even planning for the future feel futile.

This is why I am asking for your help:

I want to raise funds to escape this cycle of despair and pursue an education abroad, where I can study in peace, grow, and contribute to a better world. I dream of learning in a place where I don't have to worry if my school will be bombed or if I will

make it home safely.

With your support, I can relocate with my family to a place where we are no longer seen as targets but as people with hopes, dreams, and the potential to contribute

meaningfully to society.

This fundraiser is not just for my education; it's a lifeline for my family and me. I want to study fields like international relations or humanitarian work, so I can return one day and help others in situations like mine, advocating for peace and justice in a region torn apart by violence.

Please help me break free from this cycle of violence. Your support can make all the difference-giving me the opportunity to survive, to learn, and to fight for a future that so many of us here are desperately trying to grasp.

Thank you for your time and generosity.

@momxijinping @longlivepalestina @saberboi-1 @martinmynster @corvidkusnos

@crapscicle @uwu-pinata @syntheticspades @gay-yosuke @cometcrystal

James Baldwin: “After all, you’re accusing a captive population who has been robbed of everything of looting. I think it’s obscene.”

happy 4th of july ! :’)

🚨 UPDATE: Professors from GWU, AU, and Georgetown have joined the encampment and have formed a protective barrier for the students protesting in solidarity with Gaza.

The "Bookgroove" booktrack-table by Deniz Aktay (2022)