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"Snowed In" by "Chance The Rapper"
Siyanda Mohutsiwa on the rise of the alt-right.
This is important people, this is how you troll an entire nation.
Hi everyone! This is an illustrated guide I made as part of my co-admining work at The Middle Eastern Feminist on Facebook! It will be published there shortly. The technique that is displayed here is a genuine one used in psychology - I forgot the name and couldnât find it again so if you know about it, feel free to tell me! Some could say: âYes but you can use that technique for instances of harassment other than Islamophobic attacks!â, and my reply is: Sure! Please do so, it also works for other âtypesâ of harassment of a lone person in a public space!! However Iâm focusing on protecting Muslims here, as they have been very specific targets lately, and as a French Middle Eastern woman, I wanted to try and do something to raise awareness on how to help when such things happen before our eyes - that way one cannot say they âdidnât know what to doâ! Iâd like to insist on two things: 1) Do not, in any way, interact with the attacker. You must absolutely ignore them and focus entirely on the person being attacked! 2) Please make sure to always respect the wishes of the person youâre helping: whether they want you to leave quickly afterwards, or not! If youâre in a hurry escort them to a place where someone else can take over - call one of their friends, or one of yours, of if they want to, the police. It all depends on how they feel! For my fellow French-speakers: I will translate it in French and post it on my page as soon as I can :) Please donât hesitate to share this guide as it could push a lot of people to overcome bystander syndrome!! Lots of love and stay safe! PS: I you repost this cartoon of mine on twitter or instagram, please add me in the post so I can see it, with @itsmaeril :)
This genius campaign is giving out free subway rides to stop police from arresting poor people of color
follow @the-movemnt
This is so beautiful
they legit arrest people for asking for /giving them.Â
Donald Glover is Lando Calrissian in the untitled 2018 Han Solo Star Wars stand-alone film
âLucasfilm announced today that Donald Glover, an acclaimed actor, award-winning writer, and Grammy-nominated artist, will be playing the part of Lando Calrissian in the still-untitled Han Solo Star Wars film, helmed by directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Glover will join Alden Ehrenreich â previously cast as Han Solo â in bringing two iconic Star Wars characters back to the big screen, but at a time in their lives previously unexplored.Â
This new film depicts Lando in his formative years as a scoundrel on the rise in the galaxyâs underworld â years before the events involving Han, Leia, and Darth Vader in The Empire Strikes Back and his rise to Rebel hero in Return of the JediâŠâ
Keep reading at starwars.com
Get the Lando books here
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 Marlon James: Why Iâm Done Talking About Diversity; Or, Why We Should Try an All-White Diversity Panel
Youâd think with the rise of Donald Trump in the US, Marine Le Pen in France, the newly energized Neo-Nazi and KKK movements, and with people from all over the world (but particularly Europe) suddenly emboldened to be public with their racism, anti-Semitism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and xenophobia, that now would be the perfect time to raise the banner high for diversity. Now would be the time to have discussions, and raise awareness. And yet now seems like the perfect time to stop talking about it.
Or at least stop talking about it in the way we always have. Why now, when that voice seems to be needed most? The problem is all this talking. Liberals, in particular love to talk. We debate issues, we explore the conservative angle (despite them never returning the favor), we talk about solutions, we even try to tolerate those who would not tolerate us. The problem with all this conversation, is that it is all we do. We have diversity panels and invite writers of color, perhaps Roxane Gay (who has long called out the lit establishment on this habit, and who inspired me to write this piece), or Junot Diaz, or an Indigenous American and/or Australian so as to not ignore original peoples. We invite a gay man or woman, with extra bonus points if the homosexual is a person of color. Then we invite a few white persons who claim to get it, even if they are mystified by the racial arguments breaking out on college campuses (arenât they all rich kids?) or Black Lives Matter.
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The first complete draft script of Disneyâs live-action feature film The Legend of Mulan was just leaked. Weâd normally be jumping for joy, but turns out it centers Mulanâs story around a white man who travels to ancient China and rescues our hero. And although Disney has hired new writers to rewrite the story, the entire writing team is still white. We grew up on the 1998 animated classic that featured Mulan as the empowered, feminist heroine of Chinese folklore. And thatâs the Mulan we want.
#MakeMulanRight: Tell Disney to ditch the white savior plot and to do one better: hire an Asian American writer to add to the team. Sign our petition here: http://action.18mr.org/makemulanright/.
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These are the photos of the Louisiana flood the media hasnât shown you.Â
The situation is devastating.Â
Itâs been raining every damn day over there. Twelve days of stormsâŠand counting. Two feet of rain in less than 72 hours. They said the water came up so fastâŠ
Iâve heard mostly about private citizens helping each other or businesses matching donations to the red cross. I donât know if I havenât heard about the government helping because me and the fam didnât need to be rescued or because they are doing the minimum to help
So I know I just reblogged this but Iâd just thought Iâd let those not in Louisiana know that itâs raining again
The rain isnât gonna let up until next Sunday. Plus the high humidityâŠThat shit is insane.Â
Hereâs a list of organizations that are seeking resources and/or donations:
IN-PERSON DONATIONS
NEW ORLEANS, METAIRIE and KENNER
Second Harvest Food Bank
Accepting: Nonperishable food items such as canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned meat, soups, stews, beans, chili, peanut butter, pasta, rice, breakfast cereal and shelf-stable milk. Cleaning supplies such as bleach, disinfectants, sponges, gloves, trash bags and scrub brushes.
Where to donate: Second Harvest Food Bank at 700 Edwards Ave., Elmwood
When: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday
United Way of Southeast Louisiana
Accepting: Buckets, bleach, cleaning detergent, mops, Shockwave for mold, mops, brooms, paper towels, large garbage bags, rubber gloves, masks, scrub brushes, scouring pads, sponges, air freshener, toiletries, hand sanitizer, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, hand soap, adult diapers, disposable razors, shaving cream, toilet paper, diapers for babies, baby wipes, baby food, baby formula, sippy cups and bottles, pet cages, kennels, leashes, collars, pet food, cat litter, bottled water, nonperishable food items and school supplies
Where to donate: Weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2515 Canal St., New Orleans, or weekdays from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. at 411 West Coleman Ave., Hammond
Orleans Parish Sheriffâs Office
Accepting: Clean, usable clothing in all sizes. Underwear should be in original packaging. All clothing should be bagged or boxed.
Where to donate: 819 S. Broad St.
When: Normal business hours
Zeusâ Rescues, which is hosting more than 60 animals that have been evacuated from flooded areas.
Accepting: Cat carriers, clay littler, square litter boxes, canned cat  and kitten food.
Where to donate: 4601 Freret Street
When: Between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Various New Orleans businesses
Accepting: Blankets, bedding, feminine hygiene products, diapers, baby wipes, cleaning supplies, pet food, pet crates and pet bedding.
Where to donate:Â Church Alley Coffee Shop & The Good Shop, 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.; Dashing Bicycles, 1234 N. Broad St.; Balance Yoga, 120 S. Cortez St.; Solo Espresso, 1301 Poland Ave.; Dirty Coast, 5631 Magazine St. and 2121 Chartres St.; Dancing Grounds, 3705 St. Claude Ave.; Rouler, 601 Baronne St.; The Stacks, inside the Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St.; Buff Beauty Bar, 720 Carondelet St.; Electric Expressions, 2317 Veterans Memorial Blvd., #3
New Orleans restaurants
Accepting: Bulk food items and water to help feed volunteers and those in the shelter at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center. Also accepting clothing and shoes in various sizes, feminine hygiene products, baby wipes, toiletries, diapers, garbage bags, coloring books and childrenâs toys. The group is also working with the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank.
Where to donate:Â Langlois, 1710 Pauger St.; Sylvain, 626 Chartres St.; Meauxbar, 942 N. Rampart St.; Barrel Proof, 1201 Magazine St.; Cavan, 3607 Magazine St.
Treo and Finn McCoolâs Irish Pub
Accepting: Nonperishable foods and basic needs items
Where to donate: Treo, 3835 Tulane Ave., and Finn McCoolâs Irish Pub, 3701 Banks St.
When: Business hours through Wednesday
Junior League of New Orleans
Accepting: Diapers in all sizes, feminine hygiene products and gift cards in $20 amounts for Target and Wal-Mart
Where: Junior League of New Orleans Headquarters, 4319 Carondelet St.
When: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
City of Kenner
Accepting: New and unused toiletries, feminine hygiene products and baby needs like wipes, diapers and formula
Where: 1905 24th St., Kenner
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 16, through Friday, Aug. 19
Caroline Fayard for US Senate New Orleans Office
Accepting: Nonperishable food items, blankets, bedding, feminine hygiene products, diapers, formula, baby food, baby wipes, cleaning supplies and pet food
Where to donate: 4327 Canal St.
When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday
Crescent City Farmers Market
Accepting: Canned food, water, cleaning supplies and toiletries.
Where to donate:Â All week at the main office at 200 Broadway St.; Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Uptown Square, 200 Broadway St.; Thursday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the American Can Building, 3700 Orleans Ave.; Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at Reily Foods, 700 Magazine St.
O'Henryâs and Waitr
Accepting: Canned food, clothing, toiletries, bedding and any other immediate needs items
Where: 8859 Veteranâs Memorial Blvd., Metairie
When: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. through Wednesday, Aug. 17
Magnolia Physical Therapy
Accepting: Nonperishable food items, toiletries and household cleaning supplies
Where: 5606 Jefferson Highway, Harahan; 2372 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans; and 2525 Jena St., New Orleans
QCS Logistics
Accepting: Bottled water, nonperishable food, baby formula, diapers, clothing, sleeping bags, toiletries and batteries
Where: 150James Dr. East, No. 180
When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., through Thursday, Aug. 18
Jefferson Parish Parent
Accepting: Books, new toys, toiletries, feminine hygiene products, phone chargers, craft and school supplies, baby formula, diapers, baby wipes and unopened bottles of OTC medicines like aspirin and cough syrup. Not accepting clothing donations.
Where:Â First Look Ultrasound, 4621 W. Napoleon Ave., Ste. 205, Metairie;Â Flavors Snowballs and Ice Cream, 500 Vintage Dr., Kenner;Â Monogram Express, 2109 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie;Â Laser Tag of Metairie, 6801 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie;Â Elmwood Self Storage, 1004 S. Clearview Parkway, Elmwood;Â 1st Source Servall, 400 Lapalco Blvd., Suite A, Gretna;Â Philâs Grill, 3020 Severn Ave., Metairie;Â Jefferson Auto Service, 901 Shrewsbury Road, New Orleans;Â Dance Innovation, 7343 Jefferson Highway, Harahan;Atonement Lutheran Church, 6500 Riverside Drive, Metairie;Â Kindred Studios, 5228 Magazine St., New Orleans;Â 5 Minute Oil Change, multiple locations across New Orleans metropolitan area
The Social Club Barbershop
Accepting: Water, pet supplies, nonperishable food, diapers and other baby items, clothing in various sizes, blankets, toys, toiletries, cleaning supplies and household items not including furniture.
Where: 3515 Melvil Dewey Drive, #104, Metairie
Triangle Roofing
Accepting: School supplies, pet food and pet treats.
Where: 563 Hickory Ave, Harahan
When: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, Aug. 19.
Mattingly Motors
Accepting: Nonperishable food items and water.
Where to donate: 6900 Veterans Boulevard, Metairie
When: From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Saturday (Aug. 20)
-Â Rayâs on the Avenue
Accepting: Disposable cameras, sunscreen, toiletries, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies and baby items.
Where to donate: 1139 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans
When: Daily from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Chalmette Movies
Accepting: Clothing in all sizes
Where to donate: 8700 West Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette
When: Daily, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Given 2 Give
Accepting: Toiletries, nonperishable food items, clothing, new packages of underwear in all sizes, feminine hygiene products, and baby and childrenâs needs, including bottles, diapers, formula and wipes.
Where to donate: Uniform Apparel, 1683 North Broad St., New Orleans
When: Through Friday, Aug. 19, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Pagoda Cafe
Accepting: Cleaning supplies, personal care items, baby and childcare items, bedding, toilet paper, nonperishable foods and water.
Where: 1430 N. Dorgenois St., New Orleans
When: Business hours through Saturday, Aug. 19
Cafe Reconcile
Accepting: Cooked meals, which they are delivering three times per week for two weeks to Baton Rouge. Deliver meals in disposable containers. Suggested dishes are chicken, beef, fish, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, rice, gumbo, green beans, mixed vegetables, corn, red beans, black eyed peas, bread and cookies.
Where: 1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans
When: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through Aug. 26. Drop off items between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
The Computer Geeks
Accepting: Non-perishable food items, new blankets and bedding, feminine hygiene products, packaged diapers, baby wipes, baby food and formula, baby supplies, pillows, bath towels, toiletries cleaning supplies, pet food, pet crates and new pet bedding. No bulk items or furniture.
Where: 4409 Magazine St., New Orleans
When: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Friday, Aug. 19
Crescent City Clouds
Accepting: Dry goods, nonperishable foods, water, towels, new packages of socks and underwear.
Where: 4344 Earhart Blvd. Ste. C, New Orleans
When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Monday through Friday and noon to 6 p.m. on Saturdays
New Orleans Harley-Davidson
Accepting: Nonperishable items, canned foods, clothing in bags or boxed and other basic needs items. They will be donated to the Red Cross.
Where: 6015 Airline Drive, Metairie
When: Business hours through Aug. 31
-Â Little Pnuts Toy Shoppe
Accepting: Childrenâs items including books, clothing, toys, arts and crafts supplies, coloring books and school supplies.
Where: 209 Harrison Ave., Suite C, New Orleans
When: From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays
Mignon Faget
Accepting: Canned goods, water, nonperishable food items
Where: 3301 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie; 3801 Magazine St., New Orleans; 7350 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge
When: Business hours through Aug. 31.
Alarm Protection Services
Accepting: Books, pillows, diapers, baby wipes, new toys, toiletries, feminine hygiene products, phone chargers, formula, craft supplies for kids and school supplies.
Where: 4440 Trenton St., Metairie
When: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Realty Point
Accepting: Water, clothing, bedding, toiletries and nonperishable food.
Where: 230 Polk St., New Orleans
When: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays through Aug. 31
Urban League of New Orleans
Accepting: Cash donations online or the following items in-person: Clothing, new packages of underwear and socks, toiletries, nonperishable food, baby formula, baby food, disinfectant wipes, blankets, towels, wash cloths, pillows, Ziploc bags and baby bottles.
Where: Urban League of Greater New Orleans, 4640 S. Carrollton, New Orleans
Brown Butter
Accepting: Cleaning supplies, toiletries, baby care items and pet supplies.
Where: 231 N. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans
When: Through Tuesday, Aug. 23
NORTH SHORE
United Way of Southeast Louisiana
Accepting: Buckets, bleach, cleaning detergent, mops, Shockwave for mold, mops, brooms, paper towels, large garbage bags, rubber gloves, masks, scrub brushes, scouring pads, sponges, air freshener, toiletries, hand sanitizer, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, hand soap, adult diapers, disposable razors, shaving cream, toilet paper, diapers for babies, baby wipes, baby food, baby formula, sippy cups and bottles, pet cages, kennels, leashes, collars, pet food, cat litter, bottled water, nonperishable food items and school supplies
Where to donate: Weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2515 Canal St., New Orleans, or weekdays from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. at 411 West Coleman Ave., Hammond
Various Northshore businesses
Abita Roasting Co., 1011 Village Walk, Covington
Abita Springs Cafe, 22132 Level St., Abita Springs
Ainât Life Grand Investments, 1950 N. Highway 190, Covington
Mugshots Grill & Bar, 300 River Highlands Blvd., Covington
Glory Bound Gyro Co., 500 River Highlands Blvd., Covington
Friends Coastal Restaurant, 407 St. Tammany St., Madisonville
Honda of Covington
Accepting: Basic flood relief items
Where: Honda of Covington, 100 Holiday Square Blvd., Covington
When: Between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Tallow Creek subdivision volunteers
Accepting: Cleaning supplies such as paper towels, brooms, mops, tools, mold masks and gloves plus general use items like socks, flip flops, boxes and toiletries
Where to donate: 755 Solomon Drive and 630 Amy Court in Covington
When: Between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Project Blessings St. Tammany
Accepting: Toiletries, cleaning supplies, baby items and gently used blankets
Where to donate: Victory Bible Churchâs Faith Outreach Building, 317 W. 30th Ave., Suite B, Covington
When: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The Chimes - Covington
Accepting: Water, food, clothing and cleaning supplies
Where to donate: 19130 Rogers Lane, Covington
When: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tammany Oaks Church of Christ
Accepting: Water, food, clothing, baby items, cleaning supplies, school supplies and uniforms.
Where: 3700 Highway 59, Mandeville
South Paws Veterinary Surgical Specialists
Accepting: Pet supplies, which will be donated to the St. Tammany Humane Society and the Tangi Animal Shelter
Where: 2631 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville
The Little Gym
Accepting: Gift cards to home goods stores such as WalMart, Target, Home Depot and Loweâs
Where: 51 Park Place Drive, Covington and 442F Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Lafayette
When: Business hours through Aug. 19
Cure, Cafe Henri and Cane & Table
Accepting: Cash donations or nonperishable food items for Second Harvest Food Bank
Where: 4905 Freret St., 800 Louisa St. or 1113 Decatur St.
BATON ROUGE, LAFAYETTE and OTHER LOCATIONS
United Way of Acadiana
Accepting: Buckets, bleach, cleaning detergent, mops, Shockwave for mold, mops, brooms, paper towels, large garbage bags, rubber gloves, masks, scrub brushes, scouring pads, sponges, air freshener, toiletries, hand sanitizer, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, hand soap, adult diapers, disposable razors, shaving cream, toilet paper, diapers for babies, baby wipes, baby food, baby formula, sippy cups and bottles, bottled water, nonperishable food items and school supplies. No clothing donations can be accepted.
Where to donate: United Way of Acadiana, 215 E. Pinhook Rd., Lafayette, LA 70501
When: Daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Capital Area United Way
Accepting: Buckets, bleach, cleaning detergent, mops, Shockwave for mold, mops, brooms, paper towels, large garbage bags, rubber gloves, masks, scrub brushes, scouring pads, sponges, air freshener, toiletries, hand sanitizer, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, hand soap, adult diapers, disposable razors, shaving cream, toilet paper, diapers for babies, baby wipes, baby food, baby formula, sippy cups and bottles, bottled water, nonperishable food items and school supplies.Â
Where to donate: 700 Laurel Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802
St. Charles Parish
Accepting: Toilet paper, hand sanitizer, tooth brushes, tooth paste, soap, shampoo, deoderant, feminine hygiene products, baby food, baby formula and bottles, diapers, wipes, buckets, mops, cleaning supplies, non-perishable foods, towels and packaged underwear
Where: Edward A. Dufresne Community Center, 274 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway, Luling, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. or the Allen Arterbury Building, 14564 River Road, New Sarpy, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
St. Charles Parish Animal Shelter
Accepting: Cat litter, plastic litter boxes, pet food, Dawn detergent, prepaid Visa gift cards. Items will be delivered to the Lamar Dixon Expo Center.
Where: 921 Rue La Cannes Drive, Luling, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Baton Rouge River Center, a temporary shelter for evacuees
Accepting: All items must be brand new. They most require pillows, underwear, baby clothes, socks, menâs shoes, blankets and deodorant.
Where: 275 S. River Road, Baton Rouge
Lamar Dixon Expo Center, a temporary shelter that is also housing animals
Accepting: Volunteers, hay, buckets, brooms, cleaning supplies, cat litter, plastic litter boxes, pet food for dogs, cats and horses.Â
Where: 9039 S. St. Landry, Gonzales
ReMax Synergy
Accepting: Water, nonperishable food items, garbage bags, cleaning supplies, wipes and rags.Â
Where: 1904 Ormond Boulevard, DestrehanÂ
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, Aug. 19
Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter
Accepting: Pet supplies and volunteers to assist with the increased number of animals as the shelter accepts those that have been evacuated from flooded areas
Where: 934 Highway 3185, Thibodaux
In & Out Smart Repair Stores
Accepting: Ziploc bags, blankets, pillows, towels, wash cloths, toiletires, water, coffee, tea, nonperishable food, new packages of underwear, gift cards, cleaning materials and tools.
Where: All locations in Thibodaux, Houma, New Iberia, Lafayette, Mandeville and Hammond. See map for details.
Urban League of Greater New Orleansâ Baton Rouge drop-off
Accepting: New packages of underwear, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deoderant, disposable razors, shaving cream and lotion
Where: Star Hill Church, 1400 N. Foster Drive., Baton Rouge OR the James Law Office, 830 Main St., Baton Rouge
Denicolaâs Furniture & Upholstery
Accepting: Furniture, especially mattresses, bed-frames, kitchen tables and chairs, dressers, end tables, night stands and lamps.
Where: 2152 N. Foster Drive, Baton Rouge.
When: Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. until further notice
ONLINE DONATIONS
Red CrossÂ
Accepting donations via telephone. Call 1-800-REDCROSS or text LAFLOODS to 90999 to donate $10
Companion Animal Alliance, Baton Rougeâs city animal shelter
Needs: Foster homes to house pets temporarily, large bath towels, paper towels, water and food for volunteers and staff. Donations can be made online to assist with these needs by going to the organizationâs website, www.CAABR.org.
NOLA Pay It Forward
Accepting: Greater New Orleans Foundation collecting donations to aid neighboring parishes in early relief and rebuilding efforts. Access the site here.
United Way of Southeast Louisiana
Accepting: Donations online by going through the United Way of Southeast Louisianaâs website. Checks can also be mailed to: United Way of Southeast Louisiana, ATTN: Flood Relief, 2515 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
United Way of Acadiana
Accepting: Donations can be made online by going through United Way of Acadianaâs website.
Capital Area United Way
Accepting: Donations can be made online by going to the Capital Area United Wayâs website.
Denham Springs Animal Shelter, which was devastated by the floods
Accepting: Donations via a GoFundMe account, which PetCo is matching dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000. The shelter also has an Amazon Wish List. By making purchases on Amazon, needed items will be sent directly to the shelter.
Tangi Humane Society, which is privately run and was devastated by the floods
Accepting: Donations via a GoFundMe account. The society also has an Amazon Wish List. By making purchases on Amazon, needed items will be sent directly to the shelter.
Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana
Accepting: Donations, 100 percent of which will be turned over to teachers who have lost classroom materials in the floods. They can be made online through APELâs website. Teachers can also apply for the financial aid through the same link.
Assess the Need
Accepting: Donations for Livingston Parish schools, 15 of which flooded. Donations can be made online by going to Assess the Needâs website. They can also be emailed to Assess the Need, PO Box 1802, Denham Springs, LA, 70727
Catholic Charities
Accepting: Donations to aid families in immediate and longterm needs. Accepting donations online.
Save the Childrenâs Gulf Coast Disaster Relief Fund
Accepting: Donations to help protect children and support immediate needs of families affected by flooding. They can be sent online.
Baton Rouge Area Foundation
Accepting: Donations for its Louisiana Flood Relief fund. They can be made online.
232-HELP
Accepting: Donations to help purchase emergency medications, medical equipment, appliances and transportation for flood victims in 10 parishes across Acadiana. Donations can be made online.
Foundation for Louisiana
Accepting: Donations for its Strategic Flood Response Fund. They can be made online through Paypal.
SBP
Accepting: Donations to assist in cleaning, gutting and rebuilding homes for those affected by the floods. They can be made online.
Lighthouse Louisiana
Accepting: Donations to clean up its Baton Rouge facility and repair and replace damaged items. They can be made online.
Northshore Weather Relief Fund
Accepting: Donations to help those affected in Tangipahoa, Washington, St. Helena and Tammany parishes. They can be made online.
Foundation EBR
Accepting: Donations to assist with cleaning and resupplying flooded East Baton Rouge Parish schools. They can be made online.
Mail Donations
United Way of Southeast Louisiana
What they need: Buckets, bleach, cleaning detergent, mops, Shockwave for mold, mops, brooms, paper towels, large garbage bags, rubber gloves, masks, scrub brushes, scouring pads, sponges, air freshener, toiletries, hand sanitizer, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, hand soap, adult diapers, disposable razors, shaving cream, toilet paper, diapers for babies, baby wipes, baby food, baby formula, sippy cups and bottles, pet cages, kennels, leashes, collars, pet food, cat litter, bottled water, nonperishable food items and school supplies
Where to mail items:Â United Way of Southeast Louisiana, 2515 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70119. Phone: 504.822.5540; Â United Way of Greater New Orleans, 411 W. Coleman Ave., Hammond, LA 70403. Phone: 985.542.8680
Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter
What they need: Leashes, pet treats, pet food, dog toys, cash donations, temporary fosters.
Where to mail items: Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter, 1869 Ames Blvd., Marrero, LA 70072. Phone: 504.349.5111
Companion Animal Alliance
What they need: Leashes, pet treats, pet food, dog toys, cash donations, temporary fosters until transportation is available Wednesday, Aug. 17.
Where to mail items: Companion Animal Alliance, 2680 Progress Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70807. Phone: 225.774.7701
Capital Area United Way
What they need: Buckets, bleach, cleaning detergent, mops, Shockwave for mold, mops, brooms, paper towels, large garbage bags, rubber gloves, masks, scrub brushes, scouring pads, sponges, air freshener, toiletries, hand sanitizer, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, hand soap, adult diapers, disposable razors, shaving cream, toilet paper, diapers for babies, baby wipes, baby food, baby formula, sippy cups and bottles, bottled water, nonperishable food items and school supplies.
Where to mail items: Capital Area United Way, 700 Laurel St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Phone: 225.383.2643
Junior League of New Orleans
What they need: Diapers in all sizes, feminine hygiene products and gift cards in $20 amounts for Target and Wal-Mart
Where to mail items: Junior League of New Orleans Headquarters, 4319 Carondelet St., New Orleans, LA 70115. Phone: 504.891.5845
Tangi Humane Society
How to mail items: The society has an Amazon Wish List. By making purchases on Amazon, needed items will be sent directly to the shelter. Â
Denham Springs Animal Shelter
How to mail items: The shelter has an Amazon Wish List. By making purchases on Amazon, needed items will be sent directly to the shelter.
Louisiana Bobcat Refuge
How to mail items: The shelter has an Amazon Wish List. By making purchases on Amazon, needed items will be sent directly to the shelter.
this is like Katrina all over again and I'm scared as fuck
for whatever reason this isnât on the news, but Louisiana is in a state of emergency. it has been raining for 4 days straight and we are trapped in Baton Rouge.
All the highways leading out are flooded.
The Amite levee has broken and the water is rising.
At least 3 dead from drowning.
Peopleâs houses are completely underwater and we are being told to evacuate.
There is nowhere to go.
People are traversing through the streets in boats.
If youâre the praying kind, please. Please pray.
Iâm so afraid.
Throwing in the latest news updates:
http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/08/14/489964835/photos-dramatic-rescues-underway-as-louisiana-floodwaters-reach-historic-levels
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/louisiana-flooding-least-three-dead-officials-warn-more-rain-come-n630331
http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/13/us/louisiana-flooding/
Black Lives Matter Toronto shut down traffic to protest the police killing of Abdirahman Abdi.
A Black Lives Matter group in Canada temporarily blocked traffic in Torontoâs bustling Yonge-Dundas Square on Monday, to force an investigation into the July police beating death of Somali-Canadian Abdirahman Abdi. Dozens of protesters lined the intersection at around 9 a.m. Eastern time, obstructing the flow of traffic, the CBC reported.
Several protesters held up a large blue banner bearing the name of Abdi, a 37-year-old who died in a confrontation with Ottawa police on July 24. The officers involved in the incident were suspended with pay, according to the CBC.
Abdi, who reportedly had mental disabilities, had been accused of groping people inside of a nearby coffee shop before the confrontation with police, the CBC reported. BLM protesters said Abdiâs death in Ottawa was similar to other deaths of black men who died after encounters with Toronto police.
Protest organizers said law enforcement authorities have not been forthcoming enough about how Abdi died.
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New video âBlk Girl Soldierâ by Jamila Woods just has to go viral.
Truly powerful single honors Black women throughout history and celebrates the resilience and Black power.
#BlackGirlMagic
Summer means poor children are not getting 2 free meals a day at school so if youâre able, please consider donating to your local food bank.
Until September 2nd, if youâre under 18, you can receive free lunch at public library branches in NYC (proof of age shouldnât be required), and from trucks at certain locations around the city. Some schools should be open and providing them, too!!
This is so helpful for anyone that needs it!
here is a website where you can find similar programs based on your location.
These links are so helpful and Iâm glad to spread them!
But for those of you in a position I still urge you to donate to your local food bank. Their supplies run low in summer as not everyone has access to or knows about programs like these.
ps: donât be the person that donates expired food to the food bank
Whether those of us unable to cast a vote for Hillary Clinton are decried as privileged, petulant, tire fires, sexist (because only she deserves to be the âŠ
University College of London Institute of Archaeology professor Kevin C. MacDonald tells host Anthony Costello about some of the amazing historical facts about west Africa through his continued excavations and archaeological digs.
According to MacDonald, west Africa had towns and urban centers by 1200 BCE with as many as 20,000 people living and working together.
âIn Nigeria, you have some of west Africaâs earliest art traditions,â he explains. â In central Nigeria, you have a very sophisticated figurative art tradition, terracotta tradition by 800 BCE, going hand-in-hand with iron metallurgy in that area.â
The expert points out that the European land-grab for Africa came at a low point in the continentâs history. It would be a different outcome if Europeans tried invading 200-300 years earlier.
â⊠At that point any European attempt to control Africa would be repulsed,â MacDonald believes.
To him, the trans-Atlantic slave trade was the determining factor in the downfall of many of these great west African empires.
reblogging this for what he is saying about the art and archaeology and such
Donât sleep on this pressing conversation on misogyny and toxic masculinity in AAPI communities: Tune in with the hashtag #HyperMasculAZNs tomorrow at 1PM EST for a Twitter Townhall with some amazing participants. Full lineup at bit.ly/2aVZB0V