History repeating itself

This photo of snipers on a university campus aiming at students peacefully protesting the genocide in Palestine was taken this week. It is tearing me up to see the continuation of this country's documented strategy of financially and politically propping up genocide, undemocratic regimes, colonialism and unjust wars on weaker people. I just can't. 

Yes, I have my pro Palestinian flag in my front yard, watermelon earrings and Free Palestine bracelets. I have donated to medical aide for Palestinians. But my body is not allowing me to hit the streets and organize. For this, I look to our youth: unfaded free thinkers and those whose idealism for a better world have not yet been crushed by the harsh realities of trying to support yourself in a crumbling society. 

I hope our younger leaders look to the potent knowledge of past generations who lived through similar civil unrest and activism. And we have the brave Palestinian resistance to guide our supportive efforts. 

I myself, went through a profound political awakening in my college

years that shaped world view to this day.  The photo on the left (1985) was from a successful organizing effort for the first university in the US South to fully divest from holdings of South Africa during the Apartheid era. I am in black top, third from left. 

As activist elders, we have a responsibility to teach and support the younger generations taking up social justice work. And they have a responsibility to see us and listen. Collaborate.

Here is a list (from this week) of universities with active student protests for a permanent ceasefire. 

Don't let a repeat of the Kent massacre happen today. Do something. Ask how you can support the student movement. Listen to Palestinian recommendations of how we can provide international support. The US sends $ billions to Isreal to continue this genocide.  These facts are all public knowledge and well documented. But mainstream media does not report it. You have to seek alternate reputable news sources. The vast majority of our Earth's countries have condemned Israel and are seeking ways to stop it. 

Finally, it is NOT anti-semitic to be anti-Zionist. Don't accept that bullshit accusation. Get informed so you will know what the truth is. And that truth began far long before October 7, 2023.

This is mixed media 5" X 7" card I made. 2024