December 2011
29 posts
“Even strains of nonviolence that seek to abolish the state aim to do so by...”
– Peter Gelderloos, How Nonviolence Protects the State, p. 22 (via so-treu)
“I still think it’s important for people to have a sharp, ongoing critique of...”
– bell hooks, On Marriage
that’s it exactly, that’s exactly it
(via derica)
come on up to the house: Welcome →
blackamazon:
A fundamental part of the experience of whiteness is that you NO MATTER WHAT , are never treated like “one of them” . That no matter what you do you are not fodder for the machine
You can fail but you’ll be mourned
You can do evil , but you’ll be respected
You can be…
““The African continent was bled of its human resources via all possible routes....”
– Elikia M’bokolo, April 1998, Le Monde diplomatique. (via comingonstrong
)
guerrilla mama medicine: I AM SERIOUS WHEN I SAY →
pussy-strut:
don’t believe you have rights
rights discourse has its origins in philosophically/legally shoring up the ability of white monied people to colonize, enslave, murder, rape indigenous people/women/people of color/poor people
human rights as they were originally conceived…
“Africa is a paradox which illustrates and highlights neo-colonialism. Her earth...”
– Kwame Nkrumah (via questknowledge)
Poo with Ma Boo: Do you poo with your boo? CAN you... →
gonnaruinyrshoes:
poowithmaboo:
Do you poo with your boo? CAN you poo with your boo? You may be surprised at how you’ve been inundated since birth with POO STIGMA.
This is what we seek to conquer here at PWMB. Because relationships and pooing are not mutually exclusive. This is your chance to come with us on our bowelistic…
I literally just cried a little. HAPPY TEARS.
Oh man. This is...
Meet the Real Author of the Matrix! →
goandgetyours:
an named Sophia Stewart, Black Author wins The Matrix Copyright Infringement Case. A story that restores faith. More power to Sophia!
This little known story has met a just conclusion, as Sophia Stewart, African American author of The Matrix will finally receive her just due from the copyright infringement of her original work!!!
A six-year dispute has ended involving Sophia...
“Traditionally, in American society, it is the members of oppressed, objectified...”
– Audre Lorde, “Age, Race and Sex: Women Redefining Difference” (via uprightcitizens)
Ahh, this is one of my favourite Audre Lorde quotes. I tried explaining this to another Asian woman in an anti-racism workshop when she said that it’s not productive to just call someone an asshole and walk away....
"The Gay Rights Movement"
sixtyforty:
Or how a riot started by queers, drag queens, transgender people and sex workers became ruthlessly hijacked and monopolized by normatively attractive, affluent, masculine gay men who value assimilation and heteronormativity over universal healthcare - and who viciously spurn those magnificent queens who came before them - and gave it a universally accepted brand name (the GAY rights...
“I interviewed a woman who is terminally ill. ‘So,’ I tried to delicately ask,...”
– Unknown (via rosenplantzandguildenfern)
This is so savage.
(via private-revolution)
“In 1919, De Beers experienced a drop in diamond sales that lasted for two...”
– “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Worst Friend” by Meghan O’Rourke
[For an interesting demonstration of cultural production, please see the DeBeer’s Website for their version of the history of the engagement ring.]
(via newwavefeminism)
As always, fuck the diamond industry.
(via rebelrebelbatcat)