This week we discuss our participation in the latest national march for Palestine. While we didn't make it to 1 million, it was still one of the most impactful and insightful marches we've been on since it started. In fact, we noticed that there was (still) a surprisingly small number of Black people present, especially on the podium after the march. Did BLM UK miss something here?
Finally, we take a deep dive into the fashion fatality that was the Renaissance premier red carpet. Blvck Canvas is your official fashion correspondant folks!
In the spotlight: Friends of the Congo - a Pan-African solidarity organization raising global consciousness about the challenges and potential of the Congo.
What's going on in DR Congo: Huge expansion in cobalt and copper mining is ‘wrecking lives’ - new report.
No National march this week. Instead, there is a Day of Action for Palestine in your local area on Saturday 2nd December. Please join an action in your local area to call for a permanent ceasefire now and for an end to British complicity in Israeli apartheid, including through the UK-Israel arms trade. You can find more information to get involved here.
What's going on in Sudan: Civilians still being killed and displaced after six months of conflict
For updates on the latest news in Sudan, follow bsonblast on Instagram
Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip - a summary written by Amnesty International
Saffana of @learncopywritingnow unpacks why words are important and how they’re used to sway opinions, especially in the current climate.
Books on the history of Palestine - Recommended by Sim Kern
The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine - by Ilan Pappe
The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonial Conquest and Resistance - by Rashid I. Khalidi
Palestine Paperback (Graphic Novel) - by Joe Sacco
Social media accounts to stay informed about activity in Palestine:
Live from Gaza@motaz_azaiza@byplestia@ahmedhijazee@aborjelaa@salma_shurrab@joegaza93
Content hubs@eye.on.palestine@cravingpalestine@qudsnen@theimeu@mondoweiss
Analysis@mohammedelkurd@gazangirl@anat.international@adnan_barq@jenanmatari
Organizations you can donate to:
Restless Beings - an international human rights organisation supporting marginalised communities globally. You can donate to their Palestine Emergency Appeal.
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