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What happened today...in AmeriKKKa.

As I was convincingly explaining why capitalism is evil and how the majority of [working-class] americans are disfranchised both economically and socially, my fellow peer interjected and said, "I don't like the word 'give'...the government shouldn't give to anyone; they didn't give to my family!" *raised eyebrow* then she went on to say, "I am for most social justice movements because am young and that's what most young people are doing...but am fiscally conservative." In other words, she believes in and supports capitalism/individualism/inequality, makes excuses for injustice by giving no other explanation besides "that's how it's always been", etc. And her *incentive* for social justice is not purposive, economic, or solidary, rather it's a social scene one grows out of.😤 I debunked her arguments, but she was sure of Adam Smith, The white guys who wrote the constitution, Darwinism, necessary sexism, and the sh*t right-wing nutjobs represent...feeling disbelief and tiredness, I inquired, "did you vote in the primary election?" She said, "Yes! You know what was so cool? Reading the occupations of candidates...ahaha, there were a few ranchers on there. I imagined Ronald Reagan on his horse, wearing cowboy gear.😍" Jeeeeezuuuusssss! *almost fainted* I was like, "✋✋✋✋ You fancy Reagan?" She swiftly answered, "Yea, he was a GREAT president." At that point, I wasn't sure what to be more disturbed by--> the fact she thinks Reagan was a phenomenal leader or the fact she pictured him riding a horse, on his ranch...possibly whipping on non-whites and rank'n'file? 😒 Her Solutions/Suggestions: 1. Make higher education difficult to get into so we have people to work low-paying labour jobs. -- Why? 'Cos slavery is no longer legal? hmmmm.😒 2. Eliminate welfare programmes (People should work hard and invent things...like Bill Gates) -- of course, all you need is merit and dedication to create microsoft. 😒 3. People should stop complaining and stop being lazy. -- yes, 'cos a 60hr work week at three slave-wage jobs, double shifts (family/home duties), etc is all a walk in the park, ya know. 4. Make people buy healthcare and other services. --- yaaa, all Americans have thousands of dollars laying around to pay for specialists visits. 5. And a bunch of other garbage that left me wondering...*you're my age. you live in california. and you're thinking like that?* Yo, it was like conversing with *if Paula Deen, Jim Crow, Ann Coulter, John Wayne, Sarah Palin, and Thomas Jefferson had a big fat orgy and managed to create a child in the womb of Don Imus...*, yes, that bad. I say this because, whilst talking with her, I became teary (call me "emotional", I gives two fu*ks and quarter😒)...she was confidently telling me that my "kind" had progressed a great deal and that we all should quit "asking"/"begging" for more and work more/harder instead. She was talking to me like she did my "kind" favours...and it's time for it to end. I can go on about this convo. Really unfortunate to know that so many people think and feel this way. :( My point is --> class/race privilege is a form of public terrorism... Rant. Over! 😔

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In this video, activist Angela Davis and musician Nas talk with Dr. James Peterson as part of Lehigh University's event: “The Incarcerated Justice Series: Civil Rights in the 21st Century." Nas discusses his upbringing in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, and the way drugs and police surveillance effected his community and personal development.  Davis talks about her work in prison abolition, recollecting her then disbelief that over 200,00 people were in prison in the US when she was imprisoned in the 1970s. Today, the US prison population exceeds 2 million. Davis also cites W.E.B. Du Bois, who suggested that new democratic institutions should be created to incorporate former slaves outside of the prevailing democratic systems. "Of course, that never happened," Davis notes, "we're dealing with the consequences of that today."  

Watch this. Think.

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Aduunyo

Life can be long. Life can be short. It sometimes isn’t about the years, but rather the moments and acts of love, kindness, understanding, -- and essentially the duration of having a compassionate or pure heart towards those who come to you, stay with you, and those who leave you. Too many times have we heard [or seen] someone enjoy a meal in good health…and pass on less than a sunset later. And not in a million years could you or whomever envision such a loss. The ones who survive or live after the passing of his/her loved one will wrestle with his/her mind and heart. Ask questions like, “What if I never did/said that?” or say things like, “I wish I could have been more attentive, selfless, loving, etc.” and of course, “I love you.” The list goes on. Personal regrets are completely sensible. But regretting words or actions that [out of anger, pain, unawareness] left your lips and perhaps unintentionally burdened someone else are terrible memories/feelings to live with. It is not (y)our fault, though. We are humans; we value people, health, experiences, and priceless things only after we are no longer able to ‘do or say something about it.’ My advice? Life is too precious to be discouraged, silent, indifferent, common, or unhelpful. Life is too beautiful to want to be unpleasant. Albeit life can be unkind, be benevolent. All in all, may God shower our loved ones with protection, forgiveness, and abundances of answered prayers. And May God have infinite mercy on the souls of those who passed away. Aamiin.

"Haddaan la isku duubnaan, danta aan mid laga noqon, dar-ilaahay loo socon, dagi maayo reerkani!" 

Interpretation: If we do not stick together, [as a people,] share unifying objective, walk justly towards the approvals/blessings of God, I will not reside/stay with you all!"

Bless Up!

Dadaala!

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nothing more empowering than being able to read, write, and speak in your native language. being monolingual WILL minimise your ability to critically think about social, political, and economical issues. and no matter how much one tries to be accepted by a different* group, s/he will not be accepted unless s/he is whole and confident with his/her identities. baro luqadaada hooyo. ku faan luqadaada hooyo. ka fikir wadankaadi hooyo. wise up!

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This post gives a brief synopsis on some of the biggest Tubeec hits. What a legend, subhannalah.

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BRILLIANT!

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Fatouma Ahmed, a poet from Djibouti, recites her poem “Afrika”. It’s about about Africa’s colonial struggle, particularly that of Somalis. It gives a glimpse insight into Somalia’s past.

I get *chills* every time I listen to this. Subahannallah.

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Hooyo Macaan. This video or report shows how Somali mothers are resilient and wonderful. The lifeline of our culture, homes, spirituality, etc. Prepare to cry.

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Dad is eedayoo, is ugaarsadaa, alle iga dhashoo. Kan i iibiyaa ehel iigu dhow. 🎶

Meaning: People who [constantly] accuse one another, out to harm or kill each other, by God, I was born of/from them. The one who sells me out is [often] my closest relative.