This week we take a deep dive into the aftermath of Frank Hester's racist and violent hate speech. Plus we cuss out the careers coons that support and uphold parliament, spinless Starmer's Labour Party and the Convervaties when it comes to the lack of protection of Diane Abbott.
In the Spotlight: The organizers of the Rally for Diane Abbott - local black women in Hackney including Lucie Scott, the former BAME officer for Hackney North, local activist Sulekha Hassan and several councillors in the borough. More info here.
Watch Busayo's Stop Running from Politics video here.
Watch Demetrius' Community in Action video here.
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What's going on in DR Congo: Huge expansion in cobalt and copper mining is ‘wrecking lives’ - new report.
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 and sudaneseresistancefront on Instagram.
Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip - a summary written by Amnesty International
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
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Analysis@mohammedelkurd @gazangirl @anat.international @adnan_barq @jenanmatari
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Restless Beings - an international human rights organisation supporting marginalised communities globally. You can donate to their Palestine Emergency Appeal. Support Friends of Congo: here
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