Oranda Goldfish, with tails made of ginkgo leaves picked up in Tokyo, Japan.
Monterey Bay Aquarium

JVL
Sade Olutola
Alisa U Zemlji Chuda

⁂

#extradirty
Xuebing Du

tannertan36

Product Placement
wallacepolsom
art blog(derogatory)

祝日 / Permanent Vacation
Mike Driver
d e v o n
Aqua Utopia|海の底で記憶を紡ぐ

Kaledo Art
noise dept.

No title available
Cosimo Galluzzi
h
seen from Kazakhstan

seen from Austria
seen from United States

seen from United States
seen from United States
seen from United States

seen from United States

seen from United States
seen from United States
seen from United States
seen from United States
seen from United States

seen from United States
seen from United States

seen from Türkiye
seen from United States
seen from United States
seen from United States
seen from United Kingdom
seen from Lebanon
@ouchiebyebye
Oranda Goldfish, with tails made of ginkgo leaves picked up in Tokyo, Japan.
The big discourse on twitter right now is ‘you can’t say Columbus was a racist monster because no one knew racism was bad in 1492,’ except Isabella I (yeah, that Isabella I) threw his ass in prison for being a racist monster. There are multiple contemporaneous accounts of Columbus in the Caribbean that are basically like “holy shit, this guy is a legit, Texas chainsaw massacre psychopath.” He was considered bad even then.
When there’s documentation that the queen who got the Spanish Inquisition rolling thought Columbus was bad, I feel like it means we can all feel good about establishing another holiday for mattress discounts in this country.
Yep. Contemporaneous accounts of him and De Soto often have the writer essentially going “what the FUCK are you doing, why are you like this.” People AT THE TIME knew it was fucked up just fine.
His crew wanted to mutiny and kill the man and we are all worse off for the fact that they didn’t.
In 1511, only 19 years after Columbus’s first voyage, a Dominican friar named Antonio de Montesinos said this to the Spanish colonists on Hispaniola:
“Tell me by what right of justice do you hold these Indians in such a cruel and horrible servitude? On what authority have you waged such detestable wars against these people who dwelt quietly and peacefully on their own lands? Wars in which you have destroyed such an infinite number of them by homicides and slaughters never heard of before. Why do you keep them so oppressed and exhausted, without giving them enough to eat or curing them of the sicknesses they incur from the excessive labor you give them, and they die, or rather you kill them, in order to extract and acquire gold every day.”
“Racism” was an unknown word (coined in the early 20th century) and perhaps a difficult concept to explain to 15th and 16th century Europeans. But they were fully capable of understanding that marching into some one’s country, and then immediately killing and enslaving them, was wrong. The fact that they did it any way is their own responsibility, and it’s not inappropriate for us to judge them for it.
LITTLE WOMEN (2019) DIR. GRETA GERWIG
SAOIRSE RONAN AND TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET AS JO AND LAURIE IN LITTLE WOMEN The worst fate is to live my life without you in it.
http://chng.it/2TrMRPgFjS
STOP ICE FROM POISONING IMMIGRANTS!
Help stop the gassing of Immigrants!!
We need to do more than sign a petition. Don't shut up about this.
Statue of slave trader Robert Milligan being taken down at Canary Wharf
They’re lying cause they’re scared. Keep going.
#Blackout for Minneapolis. For Louisville. For Toronto. For Brooklyn. #Blackout for Us All.
To the #Blackout Community and Tumblr at large,
We know you must have a lot of questions or are feeling distressed about the news. The world has been dealing with a lot this year, and it is an especially harrowing time for Black Americans and Black folks abroad. We know your biggest question right now could be summed up by a quote from Toni Morrison:
“What can I do where I am?”
Here at #TheBlackout, we have decided to help you start finding an answer to that question - we feel that we need each other. We need unity, organization, a clear sense of direction, but more importantly, a space where you can be yourself without judgement or fear.
So, in addition to boosting your art and businesses, our highest priority right now is to provide you all with resources to help you start from where you are.
This is a masterpost of places you can donate, find mental health + spaces for radical self-care, and just do something fun. We will be adding on as things change.
Donate/Boost/Sign:
Minneapolis Freedom Bail Fund & Louisville Community Bail Fund
Reclaim the Block
Black Visions Collective
The Official GoFundMe of George Floyd’s Family
Official Petition for Breonna Taylor
Justice for Regis Official Fund
Tony McDade’s Memorial Fund
Black Lives Matter Network
Mental Health Resources:
Ethel’s Club - Black-owned and operated social club offering access to Black therapists and a multitude of creative events for People of Color.
Crisis Text Line - A different approach to crisis intervention, Crisis Text Line offers you help when you text 741-741. You’ll be able to chat with someone who is willing to listen and provide you with additional resources.
Shine Text. – Black-owned! Sign up to receive cheerful texts and tips every day.
Therapy For Black Girls - A Black-owned a directory to help you find Black therapists in your area.
Tips for Organizing/Protesting:
Knowing your rights - ACLU
How To Prepare for a Protest. (Remember to wear a mask in or to protect yourself!)
A Twitter thread of suggested readings
Fun Online Communities and Things to Do:
Some of our favorite online communities.
Nerd Culture: @blacknerdproblems, @superheroesincolor
Poetry and Literary Spaces: Cave Canem Literary Balms program for Black poets, Nuyorician Online Open Mic Events, Well-Read Black Girl
Podcasts: Therapy For Black Girls, Strong Black Legends by Netflix’s Strong Black Lead, The Read with Crissle and Kid Fury.
Hobbies: #BlackBirdersWeek by BlackAFinSTEM (5/31 - 6/8), Wellness Week by Black Girl Gamers.
Join us for the 5/31 Emergency #Blackout/#BlackoutDay here on Tumblr and Twitter.
Thank you to @theblackoutofficial for providing resources on knowing your rights, how to protect yourself, where to donate, and how to find mental health resources if you need them right now.
Tumblr has always been a fierce believer in free speech and the power it gives to the people who wield it. Throughout history, free speech has been the most important tool used to fight for racial and social justice. The protests being held in honor of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery are no different. They are important. They should not be ignored or derided. The disproportionate violence Black people face from those who have power in our country is not acceptable. It’s on all of us, regardless of race, to stand up for what is right, to demand justice, and to demand change.
Say their names.
Black lives matter.
Black Lives Matter
Last week we reacted with feeling. This week we’re channeling that feeling into fuel for action.
The ongoing protests against police brutality are not just a response to the unnecessary deaths of a few. They are a response to 401 years of racism. The unequal treatment of BIPOC was built into the blueprint of the United States, and we still see the indirect and direct consequences of that fact.
Tumblr has a moral obligation to our community to use this platform in a socially responsible manner. Staying silent about our solidarity with the police brutality protests last week was not an option. Simply spreading our message of solidarity without actionable follow-up this week was not an option, either.
What Tumblr is doing
Diversity and inclusion will remain an ongoing open and honest conversation within our company. This week we have come together as an organization to make sure the necessary conversations are being held. Dialogue is great, but action is needed.
Hate speech is not allowed on Tumblr. That sort of hateful rhetoric leads to violence. White supremacists, Nazis, and other purveyors of hate can fully fuck off. They are not welcome here. As we promised last month, hate speech will not go unchecked. If you see hate speech, report it to our Trust & Safety team. They will remove all content against our Community Guidelines.
Tumblr is a platform. The small team of <200 employees behind Tumblr are people. People who are scared, hopeful, angry, sad, and impassioned. People who care. As individuals, many of us are marching, protesting, and donating. We wanted to share some of the places we’ve donated to over the last two weeks in the hopes that you’ll check them out yourselves:
Color of Change demands justice and equality for Black people in the United States.
Black Girls Smile is dedicated to providing young Black women with mental health resources.
Equal Justice Initiative works to end mass incarceration, excessive punishment, and racial inequality.
Homeless Black Trans Woman Fund provides Black trans women in Atlanta with housing, food, and necessities.
Our social advocacy team is seeking more activists to do Issue Times on issues that affect the Black community. So often, the best suggestions come from all of you. Let us know who you want to hear from. As always, we will read the reblogs from this post.
Our official Tumblr for all things social advocacy, @action, will continue to reblog posts from the community on more ways to help support the protests.
Ways we can all help
Over the years, the Tumblr community has solidified itself as being passionate advocates for social justice. Through your posts, group chats, and messages, you educate yourself and others. If you’re not Black, commit to being a better ally. Listen to the Black community.
Last week @theblackoutofficial collected a nice list of resources here on Tumblr. You can stay further informed by following the Black Lives Matter, BLM, and protests tag.
There is a place for everyone in the Black Lives Matter movement. You may be unable to march or attend rallies, but that doesn’t mean you have to sit on the sidelines. You can pass out water, masks, and hand sanitizer if you can’t march. You can donate to a charity you believe in or give money to your local mutual aid organization.
Contact your officials to encourage our communities to invest in areas we know can prevent crime before it even happens: youth services, education, adequate housing, trauma services, counseling, and restorative justice programs. You can use these easy pre-filled form emails for a number of cities.
Just yesterday, U.S. House and Senate leaders introduced the Justice in Policing Act of 2020. This legislation may work to hold police accountable for their actions. We’re watching the developments of this closely, and suggest you do, too. Call your senators and call your representatives to support this legislation.
Are you an artist of any kind? Or do you just like art? There are tons of artists on Tumblr who are doing commission fundraisers for charities that have an impact on Black communities. Considering buying something or starting one yourself.
Lastly: Vote!
Vote! Vote! Register to vote! Even if you missed the deadline for upcoming elections, register to vote now so you can participate in the next one. You deserve to have a say in what happens within your community.
I hope he wins the lawsuit, a police officer was finally doing the right thing and they penalize him for not being a racist monster!
his name is stephen mader and not only did he refuse to shoot, he actively wanted to help the man (ronald ‘rj’ williams) because he could tell that he was only acting out because of mental illness. rj williams was suicidal and holding an unloaded gun and, while mader didn’t shoot him, a fellow officer (ryan kuzma) did and murdered him on the spot. here is the source and here’s to hoping rj williams gets justice
“Saying the words ‘Just shoot me’ sent up the red flag that he was just trying to harm himself and no one else … That’s what made me make my decision. He needed help” I hate this fucking world. The guy was actually trying to do his job by actually desculating the situation the right way (desculating these days apparently just means shoot them) and was fired for “failing to eliminate a threat.”
HE WON THE LAWSUIT AND GOT $175,000
I read this whole story. It is wild !! The conversations between him and his ex coworkers about what went down that day 😧😶
Listen to it all here:
A shocking story of police and lethal force. Just not the one you might expect.
when I say there are no good cops, this is part of the reason why.
“good cops” lose their jobs for doing the right thing.
“good cops” die mysteriously after whistleblowing.
“good cops” are forced to choose between their livelihood and becoming just like the rest.
STAY SAFE IN NEW YORK
This violates the 1st Amendment
Baby Appa, soup for the soul
This is why it’s important to SAY HER NAME OUTLOUD!!! Black women are dying and deserve justice too.
HER NAME IS BREONNA TAYLOR AND SHE WAS MURDERED!!! LETS GET INTO IT!!!
the three murderers continue to just stay on “administrative leave” as an investigation continues underway and louisville continues to mourn and fight for justice
petition to fire the officers
second petition
justice for breonna ft. petition
change.org petition
email form to louisville mpd
email template
her gofundme, which has made over 3x the goal amount!!!
Tomorrow would have been Breonna Taylor’s 27th birthday she was taken from this world way too soon. Please do what you can to bring her justice and hold her killers accountable!!!
Bless you @shorthalt and @angelcommunist for the addition❤️
In the midst of all this chaos, please don’t forget about Dafonte Miller! A young man who lost an eye (could’ve easily lost his life too) after he was brutally beat up by an off duty cop & his brother!
Please SIGN THIS PETITION so we could get justice for Dafonte Miller!