#blackoutblackfriday

[trinitim]

Your life was snuffed by oppressors whose intent was to murder you for no reason. Does this make any sense?

R.I.P King Floyd

Troubled times call for action.

Amandla Awethu (the power is ours)

Any form of art is a form of power; it has impact, it can affect change - it can not only move us, it makes us move -Ossie Davis

[wocinsolidarity]

#BlackoutBlackFriday Campaign Returns for Another Year of Retail Boycotts, Free Events

The fourth annual action combines economic boycotts with free screenings of "Whose Streets?" in New York City and Oakland. Nov. 22, 2017

The Blackout for Human Rights coalition and its partners encourage a boycott of big retailers and corporations that profit from racist violence on Friday (November 24) with its fourth annual #BlackoutBlackFriday campaign.

The artist collective, founded by filmmaker Ryan Coogler (“Black Panther”) to organize against domestic human rights abuses, launched the initative in 2013 as a racial justice-minded alternative to the consumerism celebrated on Black Friday. Instead, #BlackoutBlackFriday pushes participants to direct their attention to activism in their communities.

This year, #BlackoutBlackFriday supports free film screenings of “Whose Streets?,” a documentary exploring the 2014 Ferguson uprising, in Oakland and New York City. The Oakland event will include a panel discussion with former Black Panther Party chair Elaine Brown, while the New York one will feature a conversation between “Whose Streets?” co-director Sabaah Folayanand hip-hop scholar and activist Rosa Clemente. It will also include a performance from Samora Pinderhughes, who scored the movie.

Blackout for Human Rights’ partners for this year’s campaign include Ava DuVernay’s Array distribution network, the Campaign for Black Male Achievement, Color of Change and People Improving Communities through Organizing (PICO) National Network.

[withoutloooking]

back in my city

[sunsinourhands]

Red Friday Info

So I've been getting a number of people IRL asking me how I could possibly consider cancelling Christmas in my household. They always do the holidays up big and just can't-- LISTEN. The blackout/redout is specifically targeted towards big corporations. Amazon. Target. Sephora (especially you). Gamestop. All the big companies. Of course you're allowed to buy food under the boycott--and I'm getting sick of the bs where people try to twist everything.

People seem to be aghast, AGHAST, at the idea that they might have to explain what's going on to their kids or their infant-like husbands who are expecting a huge pile of gifts under the tree every year. The Spirit and Intention of it All If protests and governmental participation aren't going to work, then it's time to go for the pocketbook. And this is something 'safe' that everyone who buys anything can do. We're closing the wallets. The point is to squeeze these corporations dry and stop unnecessary spending. We are not going to buy things we don't need this year. Food If you want to do a big food situation, keep in mind that Costco and Aldi are far less evil than many companies. Give them your dollars instead. Or, you could go to a local butcher or small grocery. There are ways to go about it. Gifts Same damn thing. Shop small. Coincidentally, all these people asking me dumbass questions are all in tabletop games. Would it not be a total treat to commission an artist or two to make art of everyone's characters? I've made my arrangements. Everyone knows what I'm doing this year. I am doing a big destash on craft supplies, crafting tools, books, and clothing. So my friends know I'm keeping a list of titles they can get from my stash. And these books are expensive these days. Lots of people are getting handmade project bags and drawings. Also the cookie variety boxes. Always with those.

Exceptions I do plan on doing tag gifts for our local foster kids. Why? Because the blackout is about stuff we don't need / stopping overconsumption. These kids have no one else to fall back on and they need some of these basics. Kids over here are asking for bed linens. Break my fucking heart. That's a need, not a want.

[thepipsqueakery]

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We're working hard on our Amazon Wishlist for Black Friday and Cyber Monday so that everyone who wants to shop for great deals knows what we need! You can check out our Amazon Wishlist at http://a.co/fEKocKc Also, if you're going to shop on Amazon for Black Friday and Cyber Monday make sure you're using AmazonSmile so that part of the money you send goes back to a charity you support! If you want to make us your AmazonSmile charity you can go to bit.ly/pipsmile to get started! Of course, if you opt to #BlackOutBlackFriday we totally support you too! Whatever you do, do some good this week one way or another! #guineapig #rescue #sanctuary https://www.instagram.com/p/CWoMBhDpkfZ/?utm_medium=tumblr