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men should be glad women only want equality and not revenge smh
(the og post is a joke, i know, but i'm using this to address something i think is serious)
seeing stuff like this honestly scares me. i'm a trans person (something i don't like telling people but feel is necessary in this case) and this isn't how things should go. i think that anyone who is in a minority can agree that, at some point, we've thought "i wish the roles were reversed. i wish THEY had to deal with what i deal with," but those of us with logic would acknowledge that this gets us virtually nowhere.
posts like this, even joking ones, set us back. transphobes will see this, take it seriously and weaponise this mindset against the trans community, another reason we're inherently wrong and need fixing. this type of post feeds an us vs them mindset. fight fire with fire and the whole world burns, same with hate against hate, prejudice against prejudice and vitriol against vitriol. we don't have to stoop down to the level of transphobes and not all cis people are transphobes (not all men, i know, i see the parallels).
all this to say, can't we all just be friends and not other ourselves further? can't we waste energy trying to convince people to love us rather than wasting energy telling people we hate them? maybe i'm too young and naïve to understand, my only goal with this is to grow up in a world (could end the sentence there, honestly) free of hate.
Racism pervades all aspects in our lives, even when we are doing something as natural and human and universal as giving birth or being born.
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Black-on-Black crime is merely a deflection from the real problems at hand. End of story.
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No, YOU'RE crying because Godzilla loves his kid no matter what.
this is so sweet 🥺🥺🥺
With great pleasure we bring you pics from the one and only @zackfay 's performances at Denver's pride featuring @cheercolorado! *** #Denveroddd #denverodddunderwear #custom #fashion #fagtagulous #instagay #instagays #funky #sexy #sexyboys #harness #elastic #oneofakind #wow #omg #picsofday #gaypride2019 #gayboy #gayman #queer #glbtq #equality #lovewins #cheercolorado (at Denver Pride) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzBaIK9hKb6/?igshid=1h1uc13ofgmwb
Progress pics from the Pride faux vest custom made for @djsinnag. Pictured are the pocket welts. Fun fact: We love making these soo oddly satisfying when they are dose! *** #Denveroddd #denverodddunderwear #custom #fashion #fagtagulous #instagay #instagays #funky #sexy #sexyboys #curiosity #oneofakind #wow #omg #picsofday #gaypride2019 #glbtq #equality #lovewins #unisex #gaypride (at Denver ODDD) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzL54gyhbCa/?igshid=135ckkf2uxjsb
Our gayptide globe showed up!!! @replogle_globes had a drawing for 2 winners, we were 1 of the 2!!!! Recently in honor of gay pride month. Tho pride month is over we can celebrate diversity all year long. This 9" globe is spectacular in it's detail along with the raised mtns you really can't go wrong. It also really helps the globe it's self is made from recycled material! If you would like one of these works of art here is the link: https://replogleglobes.com/ Pssst...... They also let you order custom globes also!!!! How special a custom 🌍🌈🌎🌈🌏🌈 would be for the special person in your life! *** #Denveroddd #denverodddunderwear #custom #fashion #fagtagulous #instagay #instagays #funky #sexy #sexyboys #curiosity #oneofakind #wow #omg #picsofday #Rainbow #queer #glbtq #equality #lovewins #gaypride #gaypride2019 #replogleglobes (at Denver ODDD) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz1PVMeBcCJ/?igshid=s1csenxdn88g
If I was born a girl, I wouldn’t be where I am in life today simply because a boy and a girl child are treated differently in my society. One of the reasons for this bias is “RAJA BETA SYNDROME” An interesting-sounding phrase that I stumbled upon last year while reading an article by @shethepeopletv The Raja Beta Syndrome in simple words is an Indian mother’s inability to see anything wrong with their sons. @shethepeopletv This privilege, this inequality is only breeding entitled and irresponsible men - This artwork is an awareness piece for that cancerous syndrome. #rajabetasyndrome #inequality #shethepeople #equality #change #awareness #syndrome #india #design #poster #graphicdesign #lettering #digitalart #devnagri #typeart # typography #typespire #silentsage (at India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUzh6QOv58E/?utm_medium=tumblr
Celebrating the Legacy of Bob Marley: More Than Just a Musician Shaina Tranquilino April 17, 2024
Bob Marley is more than just a musician; he is an icon, a symbol of love, peace, and unity. His music transcends generations and cultures, continuing to inspire and resonate with millions around the world. As we celebrate his legacy, let's take a deeper dive into the life and impact of this legendary figure.
Early Life and Rise to Fame: Born on February 6, 1945, in Nine Mile, Jamaica, Robert Nesta Marley grew up in humble surroundings. Despite facing poverty and hardship, Marley found solace in music from a young age. He formed The Wailers with childhood friends Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer, and together they created groundbreaking reggae music that would shape the genre for generations to come.
Music as a Message: Marley's music wasn't just about catchy rhythms and melodies; it was a powerful tool for social change. His lyrics spoke of love, equality, and justice, echoing the struggles of the oppressed and marginalized. Songs like "Get Up, Stand Up," "One Love," and "Redemption Song" became anthems for peace and revolution, rallying people around the world to stand up against injustice.
A Global Icon: Bob Marley's influence transcended borders, reaching far beyond the shores of Jamaica. He became a global ambassador for reggae music and Rastafarian culture, spreading messages of unity and spirituality to all corners of the globe. His concerts were more than just performances; they were transformative experiences that brought people together in celebration of love and harmony.
Legacy and Impact: Even decades after his passing in 1981, Bob Marley's legacy remains as vibrant as ever. His music continues to inspire new generations of artists and activists, carrying on his message of hope and empowerment. From political rallies to college dorms, his posters adorn walls as a reminder of the power of music to effect change.
Beyond the Music: Bob Marley was not just a musician; he was a symbol of resilience and perseverance. Despite facing personal struggles and health challenges, he remained unwavering in his commitment to his beliefs and his music. His life serves as a reminder that one person can indeed make a difference in the world, no matter how humble their beginnings.
As we reflect on the life and legacy of Bob Marley, let us remember him not just as a music icon but as a beacon of hope and inspiration. His timeless messages of love, peace, and unity continue to resonate with us today, reminding us of the power of music to transcend barriers and bring people together. Bob Marley may no longer be with us, but his spirit lives on in his music and in the hearts of millions around the world.
Red Dress Day: Honouring Memories and Raising Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People
May 6, 2024
Shaina Tranquilino
In Canada, Red Dress Day serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing crisis surrounding missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people (MMIWG2S). This solemn occasion, marked by the hanging of red dresses in public spaces, symbolizes the lives lost and the urgent need for justice and systemic change. As we commemorate Red Dress Day, it's crucial to reflect on the profound impact of this crisis and renew our commitment to advocating for the rights and safety of Indigenous communities across the country.
The Significance of the Red Dress:
The red dress has become a powerful symbol in the movement to raise awareness about MMIWG2S. It represents the women, girls, and two-spirit individuals who have gone missing or been murdered, their spirits, and the bloodshed that continues to stain the fabric of Indigenous communities. Each red dress hung serves as a silent tribute, a visual reminder of lives cut short and families torn apart by violence and injustice.
Honouring the Memories:
Red Dress Day is a time for reflection and remembrance. It's an opportunity for communities to come together to honour the memories of those who are no longer with us. Through ceremonies, gatherings, and art installations, Indigenous and non-Indigenous people alike pay tribute to the lives lost and reaffirm their commitment to seeking justice and accountability. It's a solemn occasion but also a chance to celebrate the resilience and strength of Indigenous communities in the face of adversity.
Raising Awareness and Demanding Action:
Beyond remembrance, Red Dress Day serves as a call to action. It's a reminder that the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people is not a thing of the past but a present-day reality. Indigenous women are disproportionately affected by violence and are more likely to experience homicide or disappearance compared to non-Indigenous women. This alarming statistic underscores the urgent need for systemic change to address the root causes of this crisis, including colonialism, systemic racism, poverty, and inadequate access to resources and support services.
Advocates and activists use Red Dress Day as an opportunity to raise awareness about MMIWG2S and to demand action from governments, law enforcement agencies, and society at large. They call for improved support services for victims and their families, culturally sensitive policing practices, and meaningful efforts to address the underlying factors that contribute to violence against Indigenous women and girls. By amplifying their voices and advocating for change, they strive to ensure that the lives lost are not forgotten and that future generations can live free from fear and harm.
Red Dress Day is a solemn yet empowering occasion that reminds us of the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people in Canada. As we honour the memories of those who are no longer with us, we must also recommit ourselves to the fight for justice, equality, and respect for Indigenous rights. By standing in solidarity with Indigenous communities and demanding action from our leaders, we can work towards a future where every woman, girl, and two-spirit person is safe, valued, and able to live their lives free from violence and discrimination.
Wow, I read this post and I have to be honest, I never thought about comparing veganism to feminism when it comes to the idea of equality, eventhough I have been vegan for more than 4 years now and consider myself a feminist.
But I agree. When you want equal rights when it comes to gender, how come you don't bother about animals being kept and slaughtered in the worst conditions possible? Why do they have to suffer so bad? Why is their pain less important than a human's feeling?
How can you say that one living thing should not be judged on the body it was born into but the other one should?
This is very important: If you support any kind of equality, think about how animals have to suffer for your pleasure to eat their meat, drink their milk, wear their fur or whatsoever. You wouldn't milk, skin and eat your dog either, would you?
And if you still don't really know what veganism is all about and why anyone would consider being vegan, just watch this vedeo, it is really eye opening.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4HJcq8qHAY&feature=youtu.be
Hey tumblr I am incredibly interested in your thoughts on this. I’m vegan, and have been for almost two years. I also would consider myself a feminist. I believe in equal rights for all humans (all living things, really!)
Tonight I watched a video about the dairy, meat and animal industries....
Medical attention
About medical attention and being the first to believe to yourself.
Some of us form into ppl pleasers due to certain circumstances. Sometimes it is even hard to tell what do you feel if nobody believes you you feel this way. Than, if unfortunately you become ill, if nobody believes you... You might accidentally believe them instead of yourself. But our body is wise, and it gives emotional and physical signals to our brain with a reason! No one is living this life from your first day to your last day, in your shoes, in your skin - except YOU. You have the widest perspective on your life story. Only you live and feel the consequences of believing them and abandoning yourself. And it is not your fault, it is all you have known till that moment. Please forgive yourself, because... At any moment you have the choice to be the first human being on earth to believe you, to be by your side. I don't know if it would help, but I am alread believing you. Everything you have gone through, any emotion and sensation you have - it all makes perfect sense to me, it is important, it deserves to be seen and respected. So if you don't get the right medical attention, please don't stop searching for better options. Even if you need to pause for such long period of time to regain trust, to save money if possible... The moment you can, please keep moving forward, because YOU deserve to find those kind compassionate allies in life - who will care, who will listen, who will help without making you smaller than the equal human being you are. Because your essence is awsome and you deserve to get the help you need ❤️
The Mosquito's Sting: A Tale of Boundaries Challenged
Once upon a time, in an enchanted kingdom, there was a mosquito that carried West Nile fever. This mosquito bit a wealthy man and a poor one, a Jew and an Arab, a white person and a black person, women and men, heterosexual cisgender and LGBTQ+ individuals. The story tells how people created protective barriers and divisions between themselves, but nature, in the form of the mosquito, pierced through these barriers and showed how easily something from each of them could seep into the other, revealing how arbitrary and temporary all these defenses and boundaries truly were.
The king of the kingdom ordered the mosquito to be locked in a golden cage and asked the wisest person in the kingdom, a little girl who understood the language of all animals, to talk to the mosquito. The girl listened to the mosquito's story and told the king the moral lesson that the mosquito had taught. Instead of punishing the mosquito, they made it an important minister in the kingdom. The royal physician healed the mosquito, and the kingdom's scientists transformed it into a beautiful prince.
The prince married the girl when she became old enough. She was the only one who saw the wisdom in the simple mosquito that had only come to sting. To everyone's surprise, as they did not know enough about science, it turned out that the mosquito was actually female. So, the wise girl ended up marrying a mosquito princess who loved to wear princes' clothes. The two of them lived happily ever after, a bit distanced from all other humans who were unwilling to give up the barriers and divisions that separated them.
When the people discovered that the mosquito was female and had married a woman, they wanted to punish her. However, the girl, who was once a wise child, ran away with the mosquito princess to the mountains. There, they lived happily, far from people's eyes and the fears that drove society. They listened to animals, studied life principles with them, trying to deeply understand their languages. Over the years, they published scientific papers that were meant to bring human society closer to their compassionate worldview, which looked broadly at life as one intertwined woven fabric.
I Know My Place
When at the end of the day, after having spent 8 grueling hours at the office and 3 hours of constant crying from one or the other kid, you tell me that I should have made something better for dinner That office work is not going to put taste in my cooking and I should focus more on my kids’ homework rather than that file my boss wants me to edit That the house looks dirty today because I forgot…
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Princess In Need
‘What’s a princess without a prince?’ You ask me so casually, so easily Well, historically speaking, stronger, I say And you’d understand me, if your brain wasn’t so measly Yes, you and I grew up with the same stories Oh, a damsel in distress and a prince to rescue her But don’t you see, that’s where the stories end Alone she could have made her life better So let me repaint a canvas for you this…
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Four
Four dolls to be lined up in an order only she understood, one after the other, with her brother’s toy trucks some distance away because girls play with pinks, not blues. Four glasses to be filled with water in the kitchen, one after the other, with her brother’s books kept on a high shelf because girls balance trays, not equations. Four dresses to be tried on for the party, one after the other,…
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Screencaps from Protagoniste (2016) https://vimeo.com/164838204
Screencaps from Protagoniste (2016) https://vimeo.com/164838204