Hello, friends. As a Belfast-based company - and as thinking, feeling people making their lives in this city - we wanted to address the racist violence that has been taking place across NI.
First up, everyone at Monstrous HQ is fine. There was some activity near us but it didn't spread up towards where we actually are. Emotionally, we're… getting through it.
For those of you of a practical bent, here are two charities you can donate to right now who are helping victims of last nights attacks:
The Anaka Collective is directly raising money for those impacted
The Migrant Centre does ongoing work to support migrants in Belfast and across NI
Please donate if you're able, and share if you're not.
The important thing to remember in the wake of this kind of outburst is that these people, whatever they may think, do not represent either this city or this country. They are pathetic, power-hungry losers who will stop at nothing to make themselves feel big.
Belfast of today is almost unrecognisable from the city I moved to 15 years ago. It's become a place where diversity is the norm rather than the exception, and while it still has a ways to go, it's made huge strides in reconciling with its past and building something beautiful for the future.
Since last night, I've seen an outpouring of love and kindness from people who know Belfast is better than this - people who love this wee country and are determined to make it a loving, welcoming home for anyone who finds themselves here. We are the majority, and we will not let racist thugs and bullies pretend otherwise.
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