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ladyatheist:

newwavefeminism:

Things white activists say to Activists of Color

umm how much do I love that someone made this and decided to send it in to me? A LOT

fixedwhilefeminist submitted: 

We are People of Color. We didn’t choose to be, but we love our cultures. Because of our skin, we have added struggles. In our safe spaces, we have every right to feel welcomed and not tokenized, harassed or ignored. We ask for you to listen to us when we speak about racism because we are being effected by it daily. This video is a compilation of things actually said to POC involved in activism and social justice. 

We want to be heard, listen to us.

“I don’t have an privilege, I’m a woman.”

“You’re really angry. Why don’t you calm down?”

All. The. Fucking. Time.

(via velocicrafter)

velocicrafter:

laborreguita:hickiesandhotpants:youcancallmetiger:

Dr. Rebecca Gomperts, and her organization, Women on Waves, sail a ship around the world to countries where abortion is illegal.  Using a hotline for communication, the activists pick up women at the port and transport them twelve miles offshore, just outside of domestic waters, where doctors on board can administer safe and legal medical abortions at sea.  Their actions shock the church, infuriate the government, exhilarate the media, and provoke mass controversy and debate among the voting population, but they break no law.

They might, they hope, instead serve to save lives.

More information here

THIS IS THE COOLEST ACTIVISM EVER.

WUUUUUUT!? we really need some more of this. don’t let the pro-lifers in on this, though.