poetry & other things
The struggle to liberate Hawai'i is ongoing. Issues like displacement and a widespread mismanagement of natural resources by governing powers leave Maoli in harm's way. Consider learning more about the endeavors for Kanaka Maoli independence.
Read MoreJoin us for an evening of intergalactic sounds, cosmic poetry, and starlit solidarity on the Plaza. Hala Alyan, Tahani Salah, and Tariq Luthun offer poems as illumination for community and action.
Read MoreFor those interested in partaking in BDS, the BNC is the official organizing body of the BDS movement. Check out those calls to action here.
Read MoreMy team at The Offing could really use your help this holiday giving season! If you'd like, can make a tax-deductible donation at the link in this post — even a donation as small as $10 can go a long way.
Read MoreI’m teaming up with Zaman International to raise funds for the people of Beirut with a live reading of Gibran’s “The Prophet.” Every $1 donation unlocks $30 of support.
Read MoreI am blessed to be able to work with so many vital organizations dedicated to Palestinian liberation. Here are a few of the organizations I believe deserve your support.
Read MoreI am a lead facilitator of the Collective for Disability Justice in Detroit, dedicated to making the city a more just, equitable, and accessible place for all people and especially BIPOC that have been left behind for far too long.
Read MoreAs a community organizer who works in and around Detroit, I want to acknowledge the critical moment we find ourselves in for Black liberation here in the United States, and especially in the largest Black city in the country. This urgency is nothing new, but there is a renewed vigor in the movement. Here are some resources.
Read MoreI serve as Vice President and Treasurer of the The Offing Literary Magazine, a publication dedicated to showcasing work that challenges, experiments, provokes — work that pushes literary and artistic forms and conventions.
Read MoreDetroit is in the middle of a Charter revision process, something that takes place only once every seven years. We are working to revise the charter to reflect the creation of a City that finally serves its people. For decades, so many Detroiters have invested their literal sweat, blood, tears into making Detroit the most accessible, equitable city it can be. It’s been a long battle, and we’ve lost so many people along the way.
Today, more than 90+ organizations — as well as countless impacted residents in each issue area — have endorsed the #DETBillofRights. This is a historic moment for us to make a systemic impact on policy in Detroit for ALL residents. If you are a Detroit resident or work with an organization serving Detroit, please join us in pushing the Charter Revision commission to adopt this proposal and move things forward. More info can be found at the relevant links below.
Detroit residents can sign-on here: bit.ly/DetBOR-ind
Organizations can sign-on here: http://bit.ly/DetBOR-org
Flyer for the #BlackDisabledLivesMatter protest we held in Detroit on June 15th
Please join the Black Disabled community to protest systemic ableism, racism, and police brutality at Spirit Plaza followed by a march around Campus Martius for justice. This event will be disability centered and lead.
If you would like to volunteer, please click here: https://c4dj.org/blm
ACCOMMODATIONS:
If you are in need of accommodations, please reach out to the the organizers listed below.
AGENDA:
• Meet at Spirit Plaza at 4 pm
• Speakers at 4:20 pm
1. Kriston P.
2. Theo D.
3. Jeff J.
4. Dior G.
5. Richard C.
6. Jaime J. (TBD)
7. Tameka S.
8. Baba
9. Teddy D.
• March at 5:20 pm
Our Black speakers with disabilities will lead the march and chants, and teach the demonstration how to chant in American Sign Language (ASL).
LOGISTICS:
• Parking: On street; please be mindful of meters
• Bathrooms: Please use before arrival
• Space: Spirit Plaza is physically accessible
• Sound: We will have a bullhorn and a potential sound system on-hand
• Interpretation: We will have an ASL interpreter on-hand
• Water: We will have plastic water bottles available, however personal water bottles are preferred as to reduce waste
• Food: Snacks will be available
• Sanitation: Hand sanitizer will be available
• Masks: 50 ASL friendly masks will be available for hand-out, however, if folks have their own, please bring them; more standard masks bought
• Gloves: 50+ pairs of gloves will be available for hand-out, however, if folks have their own, please bring them
• Lawyers: We’ve requested that the National Lawyers Guild be on-hand
REQUESTS:
• Please wear masks at all times
• Please wash hands before arrival
• Please social distance during this event
• Please refrain from bringing firearms to this event
CORONAVIRUS:
People with disabilities are at a greater risk of coronavirus infection than their non-disabled counterparts. If you have any of the following symptoms, please refrain from attending this event in person: fever, cough, shortness of breath. Additionally, if you have two of the following symptoms, please refrain from attending as well: fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell
LIVE-STREAM
Unable to attend in person? We will have Facebook streaming of our speakers and ASL interpreter available. Note: Our live-streamer will wear identifiable clothing for anyone apprehensive about being captured on camera.
Writers for Migrant Justice was a collection of writers that came together to generate funds in rapid response to the state-sanctioned atrocities being faced by migrant families seeking refuge. Over 45 cities conduct protest readings on September 4th, 2019 to offer support. Tariq was joined by fellow writers Sumita Chakraborty and Hannah Ensor in hosting the Michigan reading.
We were able to generate over $2,000 for orgs doing necessary work for migrant communities. You can still donate to their efforts by reading more here.
Join us September 4th at 7pm at the University of Michigan Diag for a protest reading and fundraiser.
PYM USA is a space that brings together Palestinian youth from all over the U.S. with diverse views and various political, cultural and social backgrounds in a collective process of decision making, leadership building, and action.
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