Uk Riots - Tumblr Posts
"You can't facilitate genocide in Palestine and not expect US and Europe to be taken over by fascism btw."
"I truly believe the racist riots we have seen this weekend in the UK are linked to the international reaction to the Israeli genocide in Palestine. Muslim lives have been devalued on such a grand and gruesome scale that every racist with a taste for violence has been emboldened."
The Imperial boomerang
i feel like people are skimming over the uk riots in a way that makes me want to tear my hair out. muslims in the uk are in active danger. immigrants in the uk are in active danger. refugees in the uk are in active danger. people of colour in the uk are in active danger. asian communities in the uk are in active danger. black communities in the uk are in active danger.
there are massive far right riots throughout the country right now and people like fucking elon musk and nigel farage are inciting it and still have a platform to speak. people have used three young girls deaths, people's genuine grief in southport, to try and gain traction for their own racist bullshit and it's working.
a lot of refugee charities have been forced to close leaving many people without support, homes, funding, food, etc. if you aren't able to donate please consider sending a message via the conversation over borders campaign! it will send a hopeful, welcoming letter to a refugee in the uk. there is also a guide to staying safe here.
please do your own research and donate to refugee charities, anti-islamophobia charities, mosques who are trying to rebuild after being destroyed, counter protesters, here are some i've heard positive things about but the list is extensive; southport strong together (support for the southport victims and their families), emergency unity fund, southport mosque rebuilding, riot repair fund, middlesbrough vulnerable residents, nasir mosque rebuilding, hull help for refugees, bristol welcomes migrants,
Also only focusing on the police, absolves the role that the media and government have played in the inciting of this violence against POC and muslims!
keir starmer saying that social media is to blame when the reality is —
(I guess the right-wing uses an excuse to do the riots.)
They dont say its an act of racism and hatred, but instead uses a reason, that can never be okay to use, just because they want to commit acts of racism that is done by making violence and destruction.
How can you use the awful- and hurting excuse for your violence and riots, that is the death of those 3 girls? How can you ever make that as an excuse, to act like you do? To do violence and your acts based on racism?
Additionally if your work requires you to be there in person tomorrow check about your safety with your line manager if possible. As far as I know a lot of advice centers/legal charities are either closing or having optional attendance
Fellow UK followers make sure you check local news and groups if you gotta go out today
Please stay safe
i feel like people are skimming over the uk riots in a way that makes me want to tear my hair out. muslims in the uk are in active danger. immigrants in the uk are in active danger. refugees in the uk are in active danger. people of colour in the uk are in active danger. asian communities in the uk are in active danger. black communities in the uk are in active danger.
there are massive far right riots throughout the country right now and people like fucking elon musk and nigel farage are inciting it and still have a platform to speak. people have used three young girls deaths, people's genuine grief in southport, to try and gain traction for their own racist bullshit and it's working.
a lot of refugee charities have been forced to close leaving many people without support, homes, funding, food, etc. if you aren't able to donate please consider sending a message via the conversation over borders campaign! it will send a hopeful, welcoming letter to a refugee in the uk. there is also a guide to staying safe here.
please do your own research and donate to refugee charities, anti-islamophobia charities, mosques who are trying to rebuild after being destroyed, counter protesters, here are some i've heard positive things about but the list is extensive; southport strong together (support for the southport victims and their families), emergency unity fund, southport mosque rebuilding, riot repair fund, middlesbrough vulnerable residents, nasir mosque rebuilding, hull help for refugees, bristol welcomes migrants,
Information regarding the UK riots
If you're worried about the riots right now and are concerned for your safety, the safety of friends and loved ones or the safety of other members of your local community, here are a few posts, organisations and social medias that may help. Feel free to add any others that you know of in the notes.
Posts:
This post by @lovelysakuryay with information on what to do if you are the victim of an attack, as well some information on helplines, mental health services and some charities you can reach out to and/or donate to (which will be listed in the section below)
Organisations:
Exit Hate: Helping people and their family to walk away from extremism.
Stop Hate UK: 24 hour hate-crime reporting hotline
Migrant Voice: A charity that helps migrants advocate for themselves.
Refugee Action: Helps refugees to rebuild their lives.
North East Anarchist Group: Some information regarding locations of planned far-right riots on their social media, as well information regarding the location of counter protests in the north east of England.
Social Medias:
It's worth checking your town/local area's social media pages (if they exist) for information regarding possible planned riots and destruction. There may also be one or more pages regarding news in your county/constituency.
Additional social media pages:
@ukisnotinnocent on Instagram. A group "mobilising against fascism" across the UK, providing updates on the riots as well as information on the locations of planned violence and staying safe while counter protesting. CW: There are some shocking videos and images on here which depict some of the violent scenes seen lately.
@monitoringgroupne_n on Instagram. A group that shares updates, information and concerns regarding the policing and fascism in the North and North East of England. Including sharing information on the location of planned riots, some information on counter protests and staying safe while protesting.
Also, I've noticed that a lot of groups protesting the ongoing genocide in gaza have been very vocally against the far-right riots and have been sharing some information alongside their usual stuff. If you know of a local encampment/group, it's worth searching for their social media.
It's worth checking the lists of people that the listed groups follow on social media as well for more information regarding riots across the country.
Please, please share any more that you know of/find, and I'll update this as and when I can.
Stay safe everyone <3
The spin on the riots in the UK should be instructive for people here in the states.
No one is talking about years upon years of encroachment, mass stabbings, and roving rape gangs.
The entire media is, however, focusing on the people finally responding at their breaking point though.
Ask yourself. Is this really a left/right issue? They're telling you that it is, but when you look at the actual problem and the motives of those involved, does that track? If it doesn't, then there must be a reason they're framing it that way.
Protect my siblings of muslim faith,
Shield from harm and keep them safe.
Let those opposed by religion or race,
Flourish unharmed within this space.
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A spell to help protect your muslim and bipoc local communities during the islamophobic riots in the UK.
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