#blackdispora — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #blackdispora, aggregated by home.social.
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One must teach the true events of Black/White history bc the skewed/ white-washed version has contributed to a legacy of deep- rooted #discrimination #nationalism #racism #inequality & white supremacy that's threatening #democracy
E.g. the #GOP wishes to ban #books, limit course content & distort #history itself, e.g. the Texan attempt to replace the word 'slavery' with 'involuntary relocation' shouldn't be downplayedhttps://www.texastribune.org/2022/06/30/texas-slavery-involuntary-relocation/
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My DAY 6: #BlackHistoryMonth
This yr. theme is #BlackResistance & IMO, the epitome of this is Nelson Mandela.
Although he was imprisoned for 27 yrs for fighting for #freedom, he refused to give up the struggle or give in to hate. He was fighting against #apartheid, but he was also fighting for #Equality & a better world, in which ppl. of all race & colour could live together in #peace
#BlackMastodon #BlackTwitter #BlackDispora #BlackHistory #Protest #BlackFediverse #SouthAfrica #History #Africa -
The concepts of un/fairness are a big deal to kids. So when #BlackHistoryMonth comes up, some #kids may genuinely wonder: Why are we celebrating #BlackHistory? What about other ppl? The important context of a #history of centuries of #inequality is complicated to explain to kids but it’s necessary to discuss this early & often. If they ask e.g. “How come there’s no White History Month?” (or hears it), here are some ideas
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Among the most talented & definitely funniest ppl. on the planet & among the few ppl. who can make me laugh so much that I cry or my side hurts #BlackComedians
If you haven’t seen this compilation, you must watch & if you're already seen, it's well worthwhile watching again 🤣😅😂
#BlackTwitter #BlackMastodon #BlackArtists #Blackfedivers #BlackDispora #BlackFediverse #Comedy
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The concept of “race” was invented to provide the logic for slavery. It's scientifically unfounded but still firmly holds ideas of biological diff.& hierarchy that have served to justify exploitation/oppression. It's use even by those who abhor #racism tends to reinforce those ideas. #Ethnicity is a social/cultural characteristic while #race is a biological/physical trait
Should/can the term "race" be replaced or abandoned?
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#MartinLutherKingJr Day celebrates & honours the life & achievements of #MLK (born Jan 15, 1929). The Baptist minister & activist was one of the greatest leaders in the civil rights movement until his assassination in 1968.
"Make a career of humanity, commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a greater person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in" - MLK
#BlackMastodon #BlackTwitter #BlackHistory #BlackDispora #History #Equality