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“I’m speaking to you from my heart. Look, I don’t know if I’m going to have a career after this, but fuck that. Today is about innocent people who were halfway through their process, we don’t know what George Floyd could have achieved, we don’t know what Sandra Bland could have achieved, but today we’re going to make sure that won’t be an alien thought to our young ones. Every black person in here remembered when another person reminded you that you were black. So none of you out there, all those protesters on the other side, protesting against what we want to do, protesting against what we want to try and achieve, burn you, this is so vital. I need you to understand how painful this shit is. I need you to understand how painful it is to be reminded every day that your race means nothing and that isn’t the case anymore, that was never the case anymore.” John Boyega at The Black Lives Matter protest in Hyde Park June 3rd 2020
John Boyega at Hyde Park demonstration #BlackLivesMattter
for those of you who have not blacked out your icons yet — please have a free black square on me. it takes less then ten seconds. you can put aside that aesthetic for a day. BLACK LIVES MATTER.
this was perfectly said!
pls take sometime to read & understand this ^
about celebrities ‘not doing enough’ ––
in our society, celebrities carry more influence that we immediately realize. we love them, we follow them, we criticize them, and we hate them. in times of CRISIS We notice when they Do Not speak. We notice when they Do Speak. Some are no more or less educated than us, with life experiences similar to our own. they are just people like us— only armed with millions of dollars and millions of fans with millions of opinions that they cannot control. (the money tho––…. we’ll never really know how they use it)
but
WE put the weight on celebrities, WE keep SEEKING validation from these celebrities, WE follow their lives and movements and forget to THINK for our fucking selves. yes, ‘applaud’ them for using their platforms and posting links or speaking out, but there is no need to GLORIFY or VILIFY how much or how little they do. that’s like… feeding into cold & dystopian idolship. THEY don’t know more than we do, THEY shouldn’t be our whistleblowers to RACISM and INJUSTICE that we can see for ourselves every fucking day. it’s been HERE… this whole time. no need to wait for them to catch up.
i know that millionaires, A-listers, people at the top can always do more, but that doesn’t mean we put all our strength into trusting them to do that. WE have to make the changes ourselves, and BE the voice ourselves. fight with what we HAVE, not what we WISH we had . if they join us great, if they don’t, then they get to stew wih their apathetic money and guilt for their days.
WE are bigger than them, louder than them. remember that. WE can make change too, by voting, donating, speaking out, and showing up. please don’t be passive and then ‘attack’ celebrities for not doing ‘their part’ soon enough. because WHO FUCKING CARES
and, sorry, i just gotta add that addressing 30+ million people, on your birthday over racism in another country (and undoubtedly your own) is a nerve wracking task. i’m not giving him an excuse or praise, i just have to remind everyone that we function at different capacities.
our failure with containing Covid 19 in America should have been a blatant lesson to learn from. We MUST stand together to fight the glaring issue at hand, and then go back to pick up the pieces and build again. big picture right now, guys. we’re living on the same rock, we should protect and uplift our friends who live in it.
so, when ‘celebrities’ or public figures speak up, they are standing AMONG us–– not above us. PLEASE remember that.
please don’t forget about breonna taylor in all this. just because her death wasn’t caught on camera and thoughtlessly circulated doesn’t mean that her story is less important. black women’s lives matter.
very important!
please, please, please share!
remember that a little effort is better than no effort, it goes a long way.
do NOT keep silent, the time to speak and help each other is NOW!
ways to help protestors if you are unable to protest
everybody has to do their part. as a reference, this was posted on 1 june 2020. if any links are broken or direct to a place they should not, please feel free to add on with corrections. if there is new information with better knowledge, please feel free to share. thank you.
1. donate
do not donate to shaun king. he has repeatedly collected money to “support” black people, but no one knows where the money is.
BAIL FUNDS (ALPHABETICAL ORDER; NOT A COMPREHENSIVE LIST)
note: washington dc and new jersey have cashless bail systems.
bail fund google doc (also includes lawyers for protestors)
national bail fund network (directory of community bail funds)
community bail funds masterpost by @keplercryptids
resistance funds (google sheets; lists bail funds around the country)
nationwide bail funds (split a donation to the bail funds listed on the linked page with a single transaction)
atlanta bail fund
brooklyn bail fund
colorado freedom fund
columbus freedom fund
houston chapter of black lives matter
liberty fund (nyc based; focuses services on people from low-income communities)
los angeles freedom fund
louisville community fund
massachusetts bail fund
minnesota freedom fund (as of may 30, 2020, they are encouraging people to donate elsewhere since they have raised enough money; as of may 29, 2020, they do not have a venmo, as some fraudulent accounts have been claiming, source)
philadelphia bail out fund
richmond bail fund
MORE PLACES TO DONATE
note: more links are listed in the masterposts below.
northstar health collective (healthcare and medical aid for people on the front lines)
reclaim the block (aims to redistribute police funding to help the minneapolis community)
twin cities dsa (provides fresh groceries and hot meals to people in minneapolis)
2. educate yourself
it isn’t enough to sign petitions and reblog/retweet/etc. nonblack people, including people of color, owe it to black people to educate themselves and correct themselves and the people around them on anti-blackness.
note: more links are in the masterposts linked below.
resources and tools regarding racism and anti-blackness (google sheets compilation)
readings on society, racism, the prison system, etc. (twitter thread)
“where do we go after ferguson?” by michael eric dyson
official black lives matter website
3. give out supplies to protestors
people need supplies to protest safely, and even if they bring supplies with them, they can often run out. if you’re able, stock up and hand them out to people protesting. for more supplies to donate, see the “george floyd action” google docs link in section 5.
water bottles (dehydration and heatstroke are not things people should have to deal with alongside bastard cops. if the police in your area are particularly violent or known to use tear gas, get the ones with the sports cap/suction-thing/etc so people can use them as emergency eye-flushes.)
snacks (make sure to take into account that people have allergies of all sorts. foods will have a little label that says “may contain” and then list any potential allergens. write the allergens on the ziploc (or any container you use) in permanent marker, or better yet, write the snacks included in the pack.)
masks (don’t forget there’s still a pandemic going on. also it will aid in deterring facial recognition when the police try to track down protestors, also part two, if the cops use tear gas, wearing a mask (with the combination of a scarf or bandana) will lessen the adverse effects. lessen, not stop.)
bandanas, scarves, etc. and goggles (ski goggles, swimming goggles, etc.) (see above for explanation on the scarves. same goes for the goggles. anti–tear gas and anti–facial recognition.)
clean shirts (for people who are heavily gassed. also helps deter recognition through clothing.)
wound care supplies (band-aids, packets of neosporin packets or a similar antibiotic, alcohol wipes, etc.; if you can, decant bactine into those little travel bottles.)
a sharpie or another type of marker (for writing bail numbers or emergency contacts on arms, hands, etc. it’s not enough to have your city’s bail fund number stored on your phone; the police won’t give it to you to look it up. give people a marker so they can write it down, preferably not washable so it isn’t easily removed.)
IMPORTANT: KNOWING FIRST AID
tear gas: if you’re hit, get out as fast and as soon as you can. take anyone you can with you. the longer you’re in the gas, the harder it will be for you to see, and it can irritate your airways, making it hard to breathe. if you’re hit, don’t run; it’ll only make things worse on your lungs. when you leave the area, take a cold shower. don’t use hot water (it will only reactivate the agent); don’t bathe (it will only spread the CS around). (source 1) (source 2) (cdc fact sheet on tear gas)
move them to a clean and ventilated area where it’s as safe as possible.
ask them if they’re wearing contact lenses. have them remove it. if they’re wearing glasses, rinse it with water.
solution of half liquid antacid, half water. spray from the inside going out, with the head tilted back and slightly towards the side being rinsed. if they say it’s okay, open the eye slightly while doing this. (source)
bullet wounds: the most important thing is to stop the bleeding. be sure to check for an exit wound and cover that as well. treat both wounds, but treat the worse one first.
stop the bleed (youtube video by uc san diego health)
first aid in active shooting scenarios
making a tourniquet (a commercial tourniquet is best, but improvised ones can work as well if done properly; the most important things to remember is that tourniquets are for limb injuries and are not meant for the head or torso and that they have to be very tightly wound on the injury.)
how to apply pressure dressings
miscellaneous
adult cpr tutorial (youtube video by cincinnati children’s; think of “staying alive” by the beegees or “uptown funk”)
4. be a source of information
be responsible with this. people’s lives are at stake. that being said, the media is a fucking joke and the best way to get accurate information in a grassroots rebellion is amongst ourselves. record everything, but if you are going to share any information at all, be sure to blur people’s faces.
signal (encrypted messenger app; messages delete after x amount of time): app store | google play
tool for scrubbing metadata from images and selectively blurring identifiable features
tech tips to protect yourself while protesting (by rey.nbows on tiktok, via vicent_efl on twitter)
cop spotting 101 (google docs)
know your rights (by personachuu on twitter)
NUMBERS TO CALL FOR ARRESTED PROTESTORS (ALPHABETICAL ORDER; SOURCES LINKED TO THE NUMBER)
remember to keep phones OFF unless absolutely necessary. cell phone towers, stingrays, location notifs can all be used to track you and other protestors. don’t fuck around. if your phone must be on, keep it on airplane mode as often as possible and only communicate using encrypted methods. no, snapchat doesn’t count. (a twitter thread on stingrays, for those interested)
lawyers assisting protestors pro-bono (by riyakatariax on twitter)
atlanta: 404-689-1519
chicago: 773-309-1198
minneapolis: 612-444-2654
5. miscellaneous links and links for protestors
masterpost of petitions to sign, numbers to call, places to donate, and more (carrd by dehyedration on twitter)
#blacklivesmatter (google docs by ambivaIcnt on twitter; includes information on relevant events, other masterposts, lists of petitions and donation links, how to protest safely and protests to go to, and more)
george floyd action (google docs; includes information on apps to download, supplies to buy and donate, places to donate to, protest safety, resources on unlearning racial bias, and more)
how to get out of ziptie “handcuffs” (by finnianj on tiktok, via katzerax on twitter)
how can i help? by @abbiheartstaylor
how to make a signal-blocking cell phone pouch
tips for protestors by @aurora00boredealis
twitter thread for protestors (by vantaemuseum on twitter)
also, if you’re protesting, change your passcode. make it at least 11 characters long and don’t use facial/thumb recognition.
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This should be reblogged by everyone. Even if you’re straight, you should be a supporter.
it’s not in the result but in the waiting that you grow the most. just a friendly reminder to be kind to yourself :)
a gentle reminder that you’re not untalented, dumb or slow just because you’re learning. be patient with your progress. let yourself be a beginner.
thank you so much! i absolutely am in LOVE with your sister!shelby fanfic and i’m so looking forward to reading everything you write! also, thank you for the follow back. much appreciated...
hi! i just wanted to say that i thoroughly enjoyed the latest chapter of your sister!shelby fanfic... i was wondering if i could be added to your tag list? as i’m highly anticipating for the next chapter, where the story takes off and growing with teddy! i love your oc! and you as a writer! looking forward to the next chapter! and thank you!
Of course you can, I’ll add you! Thank you so much for your support, really means the world to me. People like you who just talk to me about it are what keep me going! <3
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hi! can i be on your tag list, pls? i adore you & your writing.
yes you can! also, thank you, love!
my god, this man is beautiful...
PEAKY BLINDERS | Episode #1.2
└ So Monaghan Boy finally lost? — Third time unlucky. We took money from all over the city. — Yeah, but you’ll pay it back to people round here. Buy your popularity back. — Already done. — Taught you well.
fuckkkkkk...
MOOD
they say you are the peaky blinders…
leave it to cillian to make something as simple as walking look bloody sauve...
Tommy Shelby; walking in every episode
he ruins me for any other man...
Tom Hardy as Reggie Kray in Legend (2015)
this man is sin personified...
Tom Hardy as ‘Reggie’ in Legend (2015)
my god, @orionwhispers ! i’ve just discovered your account and your work are bloody masterpieces! i take trips, TRIPS of emotions when reading your work and i absolutely love it. THIS was amazing, YOU’RE amazing! thank you for giving me one hell of an experience as a reader!
also, pls give this a read, i highly suggest that you do!¡!
Wishing It Was You; Tommy Shelby Imagine
(A/N - hey guys… its been a while. I started this in april and finally finished it. she might be my longest yet my fave imagine ive done. im tired and lazy so sorry if there are any mistakes. PLZ let me know what you think and my ask is always open!! ily)
Tommy knows he’s standing next to Grace.
He can feel the warmth radiating off her skin, can feel the pressure of his hand against the curve of her waist, can smell her expensive perfume, with it’s notes of rose water and lemon, lingering on her neck, but all he sees is you. Grace is leaning into him, her giggles sounding like twinkling diamonds as she laughs at a joke he hasn’t registered, his mind completely preoccupied with thoughts of the woman standing at the other side of the room.
He hadn’t expected to see you here. In fact, he hadn’t expected to ever see you again. It strikes him like a bullet in his gut, leaving him winded and gasping for air in the middle of an expansive ballroom, the gin on his tongue suddenly as hot as acid.
Have you seen him yet? The thought fills his brain like a buzzing hornets nest, the feeling is immediate and prickling at the back of his skull.
Do you know he’s here? Have you noticed him?
Most importantly though… Did you come alone?
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absolutely loved this. this was such a huge rollercoaster of emotions but i thoroughly enjoyed this piece. you’re amazing, writer! pls give this a read...
Fools Gold // Tommy Shelby
(A/N - ok. i started this imagine in december but then life happened and here we are almost in march. this took a really long time to write and im honestly kind of iffy about it but i hope you guys like it. also side note - tommy is a MASSIVE dick in this and do not let a boy/girl/anyone treat you like this - this is purely fiction and irl if someone uses you like this then they are trash. also second side note im mean to grace in this but I have a lot of feelings ok. LOVE U GUYS)
Thomas Shelby needed a distraction.
His mind was hazy, like looking through a cloud of smoke. He saw Grace everywhere. Sunshine coloured hair reflecting on the grey puddles in the street, sapphire blue eyes watching him from the bluebells sitting on Polly’s desk, her soft laughter in his ears whenever he heard a bell chime. He wanted a distraction. He wanted a quick fix, something soft and warm that would fill the emptiness of his bed and the hole in his heart, but he never imagined just what that would cost.
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