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Amazing Art by @amber_emmi

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The skateboarding scene in Palestine is one of our most unique yet powerful forms of protest and resistance against the illegal Israeli occupation. Skateboarding in Palestine is far more than a sport or hobby; it is a form of resistance and empowerment. Riding a skateboard might seem like a simple act - but to Palestinians, it is a way to express their identity, defy oppressive forces, and reclaim agency over their bodies, land, and rights to movement.

Skateboarding in Palestine first gained popularity in the early 2000s in the West Bank. Palestinian skaters took matters into their own hands, constructing makeshift skate parks in abandoned buildings and empty lots. These spaces became more than recreational areas; they became symbols of empowerment and resistance for Palestinian youth. This act was a unique form of protest by allowing Palestinians to reclaim public spaces that were often damaged due to the occupation forces. In a land where movement is restricted and access to certain areas is limited, Palestinian skaters transformed overlooked spaces into vibrant skate parks. The act of reclaiming these spaces was a way to peacefully assert their right to challenge the limitations imposed upon them when it came to the use of public areas. Palestinians will not be confined or silenced by the occupation, and skateboarding is one of the many ways this sentiment is showcased.

Organizations and initiatives, such as SkatePal, have played a crucial role in supporting and developing the skateboarding scene in Palestine by building skateparks, providing equipment, and offering lessons. Initiatives like this create a safe space for young Palestinians who are often forced to give up a lot of their childhood joy to the occupation. Skateboarding fosters a much needed sense of community that Israel has tried to stifle for decades. Palestinian skaters also participate in global competitions and events to showcase their skills on an international stage!! This raises awareness about their ongoing struggles and, more importantly, their unwavering resilience.

Skateboarding serves as a means for Palestinians to express their identity and existence. In a genocidal, oppressive state, where freedom, creativity, and individuality are often suppressed, the act of skateboarding itself becomes a powerful statement of resistance against the occupation. It visually represents qualities that are intrinsic to the Palestinian spirit. Skateboarding empowers Palestinian youth by providing them control over their bodies and movement in their land.

In Palestine, skateboarding is not just a sport - it is a culture of reclaiming ownership, fostering confidence, independence, and resilience.

(None of these photos belong to me)

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How Legend of Drizzt characters would react to seeing red concrete Target balls!

Drizzt: “What a peculiar object. What’s the point of it? Decoration? What a curious world we live in.” *smiles serenely.*

Zaknafein: “Looks like Jarlaxle’s bald ass head”

Catti-Brie: “Aye, looks like Jarlaxle’s bald ass head!”

Artemis: “Looks like Jarlaxle’s bald ass head”

Kimmuriel: “The Hivemind concludes that it looks like Jarlaxle’s bald ass head.”

Athrogate: “Looks like Jarlaxle’s bald ass head! Bwahahahahaha!”

Jarlaxle: “Looks like my bald ass head”

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Instagram user @/ramaduwaji draws a comic telling her story of being trapped under the rubble for 12 hours after being bombed by Israel

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Oh yeah posting him here too cause he's great

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having the time of my life in bg3 romancing shadowheart and i love love love my transmasc githyanki rogue/fighter tav (conveniently named tavish). he's so much fun to draw and to play as, just can't get my hands off him

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R A T K I N G

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Final Fantasy VIII

“Pre-Order Final Fantasy VIII and enter to win a fantastic ride!” (Next Generation #56, Aug. 1999)

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oh this is so much worse than i expected

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Weed gummy should cost 50¢ and be sold out of vending machines and at corner stores

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this whole ouroboros thing keeps coming back to bite me in the ass

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True isolation is when everyone else is talking about their vibrant teenage experience and you’re like. I was just trying to survive

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source

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some of you need to romanticise the fucking paragraph break

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Grandma Lily

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this reply kills me 😭 article link