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AANHPI Heritage Month ‧₊˚❀༉‧₊˚. Asian American ‧ Native Hawaiian ‧ Pacific Islander

May has been recognized as Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month since 1991, when it started as a single week of observance in the United States. Over time, the name has undergone changes to be more inclusive, while also shining a light on the very obvious flaws of lumping so many different cultural and ethnic groups under a single umbrella.

I decided to write some posts in 2024 commemorating AANHPI Heritage Month, and I like to think it was well-received and also somewhat insightful. I enjoyed the experience, on a very personal level, and promised myself to do something similar this year.

To be honest with you, friends and mutuals, my heart hurts with anger as I write this. My celebratory spirit still eludes me, buried under the ongoing stress of simply existing as I am.

On January 20, 2025, the fascists in power signed Executive Order 14148, titled "Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders." AANHPI Heritage Month and other observance months were axed, no longer recognized by the federal government; the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI), established in 1999, was dissolved.

I am filled with pain and rage. I am determined also to turn that pain and rage into action and advocacy ⸺ I hope you will do the same, both online and off. Because as long as we exist, all of us must demand to be recognized.

Let us have a productive and enlightening month.

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Primarchs with their Sons by Echo

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I present the first model I completed in 2025, done back in January and just now getting around to taking pictures, my Dark Angels Terminator Chaplain. Also the first model of my Dark Angels contingent set to assist my Iron Hands in the Imperium Nihilus during the conquests against the traitor forces.

Expect to see my Inner Circle Companions soon as I finish weathering and decals!

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...is Gadriel just the prettiest Space Marine in all of 40k?

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17 casualties and counting & even more ways you can help

L.A. County medical examiner has confirmed 17 deaths attributed to the Eaton Fire (24+ for Eaton and Palisades) still raging in the mountains overlooking Altadena and Pasadena. Sheriff officials are investigating 24 missing person reports related to the fire.

The fire that began on January 7 shortly after the Palisades Fire still ripping through the City (not to be confused with the County) is thankfully over 70 percent contained at present. Strong winds due next week present an immediate threat to the area, but thousands of victims have already lost everything — homes, livelihoods, loved ones.

I had previously shared links about Altadena and ways you can help Black families impacted by the fire. I urge you to check this document periodically if you'd like to keep up with donation efforts, as AFROPUNK continues to make updates.

For those interested in more donation options whether for themselves or to share with others, I've grabbed a few more from mutual aid organizations around the area.

The National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON) has a donation link circling, which directs to PayPal. The group is partnering with local community organizations and volunteers around Southern California to reach affected communities. They seek to provide information, resources, PPE, and welfare checks for victims.

Off-The-Grid Missions (OTG) has a hub for deaf and disabled people affected by the wildfires. Donations provide humanitarian aid for deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind, and deaf-disabled individuals and their families in crisis. The hub (previous link) also points to resources like free transportation, temporary housing, animal shelters, restaurants serving evacuees, and mental health hotlines. They also have a form for requesting assistance.

The National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) is also accepting donations that they seek to distribute with the help of Los Angeles area affiliates like The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), Instituto Educación Popular (IDEPSCA), and Pilipino Workers Center. I can personally vouch for some of these groups from past experience with their contributions to combating human trafficking.

If you'd like to find more opportunities to help, please also look at the Mutual Aid LA Network or @/mutualaidla on socials. I've also provided additional donation opportunities (firefighters, animal services, etc.) in a previous blog post.

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can't take my eyes off you

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I shouldn't be surprised that people are sharing AI-generated images and videos of the ongoing fires in and around LA. How fucked.

As I mentioned in my recent reblog, please remind people around you not to spread misinformation. Get your updates from Watch Duty or CAL FIRE. I also find national sources to be lacking, so I'd recommend checking local sources like LAist instead.

Thankfully, the current admin has approved FEMA assistance already, as the other side is busy attacking a lesbian fire chief and the state governor, Newsom.

Don't be misled. We are here because of greed, and the billionaires who hoard basic resources will see the world burn and all of us bled dry before they develop an ounce of goodwill (see: the Resnicks, wealthiest farmers in the US). No matter which billionaire is yapping or what they're saying, do not forget that billionaires are not on our side.

Demand more from the wealthy. Demand more from the government.

If you all know anyone who is in need of resources because of the ongoing fires, please check out Mutual Aid LA Network or @/mutualaidla on socials.

In times of crisis, we can only truly rely on each other.

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Happy Stormlight 5 day!

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Iron Father Kardan Stronos

This was a fun 3D print project, bringing one of my favorite Iron Hands characters to life. I learned quite a bit on this project and actually revised the model completely enough that I had a previous version that I just didn't like.

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Working on a new piece

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It does get easier, I promise. But you have to keep going for that to happen.

So keep going, okay? ‧₊˚❀

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I've read horus rising and I'm halfway through false gods

And the phrase "come on garviel" brings me joy

I love torgaddon to bits and if anything happens to him I'll kill all of gws writing staff

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shut up and just enjoy this feeling ♪

First shot with Yein's commissioned makeup ⸺ including scars and freckles! SilV does good work, especially for elezen.

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♥️♥️♥️

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PRIDE MONTH 2024 ˖⁺‧₊♡₊˚⊹

THE FIRST PRIDE WAS A RIOT

On June 28, 1969, activists Miss Major, Marsha P. Johnson, Silvia Rivera and Stormé Dulavarie led the the Stonewall Uprising ⸺ a five-day clash between patrons of the Stonewall Inn and NYPD. Prior to this, the police had raided the bar, and began assaulting and arresting people.

This wasn’t the first time the Stonewall Inn or other establishments for queer people were targeted by police. This time, however, hundreds of people decided to fight back.

On the one-year anniversary of Stonewall, activists walked from the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village to Central Park, in the first ever Pride March. Today, Pride has grown into an international celebration of LGBTQIA+ culture. Despite growing visibility, we must always remember the roots of this celebratory month and remain aware of the continued attacks against our community ⸺ to protect our progress and push for safety and equality for all.