Today Marks The First Day Of Pride 2020.

Today marks the first day of Pride 2020.

It also marks the seventh day of protests held in honor of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. It’s been 634 days since Botham Jean was murdered by a police officer, 233 days since Atatiana Jefferson was fatally shot by a police officer, 2,123 days since Michael Brown was fatally shot by a police officer, and 2,146 days since Eric Garner was choked to death by a police officer. 

It has been five days since Tony McDade, a Black trans man from Florida, was shot and killed by a police officer.  

At the time of this post, it has been almost 19 hours since David McAtee was shot and killed by the authorities. 

This week has served as a stark reminder that those who have power in this country wield it recklessly and violently against Black people, non-Black POC, and trans people. For some, the power is found in their badge. In others, it’s their skin tone, their socio-economic status, their cisgender privileges, or any other number of privileges one can have. In 2018, with at least 26 trans people who were murdered, all but one was a trans woman, and all but one was a person of color. According to data collected by Human Rights Campaign, this pattern is all too common. It should also be noted that the number of trans people who are murdered is grossly underreported, with many families and newspapers often misgendering those who can no longer speak up for themselves. 

On June 28, 1969, the Stonewall riots began as a response to the constant police raids of nightlife establishments frequented by the LGBTQIA+ community. That night sparked a revolution, with many eye-witnesses crediting Black and Latinx trans women for being brave enough to ignite what would become one of the most pivotal nights in LGBTQIA+ history. Without Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, there would have been no uprising. Without them, there would be no Pride. 

At this moment, it would be tone-deaf and insensitive to commemorate Pride in the same celebratory fashion we usually do. Instead, we’re asking you to make the commitment to better the lives of the oppressed. Do the work to become actively anti-racist if you are not Black. Spread the word that Black lives matter. Spread the word that trans people deserve to feel safe wherever they go. Reblog this post, make your own, or find someone in your life who doesn’t understand and do your best to make them understand. Donate if you can. 

The first Pride was a riot. We stand with you.

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4 years ago

ಥ_ಥ ಥ_ಥ ಥ_ಥ this is beautiful thank you 

Hey I keep seeing your posts about who you would ship people with based on how they describe themselves and i would love to participate!!(for The Lost Boys pls) I'm 5'7, pale, hazel eyes and dirty blonde hair. I'm A ambiavert, hufflepuff that if your hurt my friends I will stab you, but would give someone the shirt off my back if they needed it. I also have an aesthetic that changes between looking like i walked off the set of fleetwood mac and grunge. Also non binary. thanks have a nice day😄😄

Hello, lovely!

That's great! Thank you so much for your ask! I'm so sorry that this took so long to complete! 🖤

I ship you with Dwayne!

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I feel like you would both click due to your protective nature over the people who you care for. 

Like Dwayne, you can be both quiet and loud; depending on the environment you’re in or the people you’re around. 

I would definitely say that the both of you bring out different sides of each other; some days you just want to keep quiet, cuddle and watch films all day. 

While other days you want to go out with the boys, ride on the bikes throughout the night and go around causing trouble. 

If you’re both feeling opposite, you’d do a bit of mix and matching, just making it so it’s not too extreme on each sides; maybe go out for a burger and milkshake at an all-night restaurant, squeezing into a quiet booth. 

I would gladly say that you both have similar aesthetics, especially when you’re feeling grunge-y. 

Like have you seen this boy?!

He LOVES black and quite often is over the moon when your vibe matches. 

Vibe check? 

Perfection. 

If you’re feeling more Fleetwood Mac-y, then he’s more than happy to match with putting in a coloured feathered earring instead of what looks like a fang. 

Going shopping with Star when you’re feeling a more colourful vibe, LOVING to dress up and put on a show. 

Fangirling with Dwayne over different styles when you’re in your grunge vibe; it’s great. 

You two would certainly work very well together and continue to be fiercely protective over the people you love. 

That includes each other. 

So this is going to result in passionate and protective couple goals.

Like SERIOUS power radiating here. 

I hope this is okay ❤

4 years ago

from personal experiences as a reader you have no idea how accurate this is lmao 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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4 years ago
George Floyd - Change.org

George Floyd - change.org

George Floyd - amnesty.org

George Floyd - colorofchange.org

Get The Officers Charged

Charge All Four Officers

Breonna Taylor - moveon.org

Breonna Taylor - colorofchange.org

Breonna Taylor - justiceforbreonna.org

Breonna Taylor - change.org

Breonna Taylor - thepetitionsite.com

Ahmaud Arbery - change.org

Ahmaud Arbery - change.org 2

Ahmaud Arbery - change.org 3

Justice for Oluwatoyin Salau

Pass The Georgia Hate Crime Bill

Defund MPD

Life Sentence For Police Brutality

Regis Korchinski - change.org

Tete Gulley - change.org

Tony McDade - change.org

Tony McDade - actionnetwork.org

Tony McDade - thepetitionsite.com

Joao Pedro - change.org

Julius Jones - change.org

Belly Mujinga - change.org

Willie Simmons - change.org

Hands Up Act - change.org

National Action Against Police Brutality

Kyjuanzi Harris - change.org

Alejandro Vargas Martinez - change.org

Censorship Of Police Brutality In France

Sean Reed - change.org

Sean Reed - change.org 2

Kendrick Johnson - change.org

Tamir Rice - change.org

Tamir Rice - change.org 2

Fire Racist Criminal From The NYPD

Jamee Johnson - organizefor.org

Darius Stewart - change.org

Darius Stewart - moveon.org

Abolish Prison Labor

Free Siyanda - change.org

Chrystul Kizer - change.org

Chrystul Kizer - change.org 2

Andile Mchunu (Bobo) - change.org

Eric Riddick - change.org

Amiya Braxton - change.org

Emerald Black - change.org

Elijah Nichols - change.org

Zinedine Karabo Gioia - change.org

Angel Bumpass - change.org

Sheku Bayoh - change.org

Angel DeCarlo - change.org

Sandra Bland - change.org

Sherrie Walker - change.org

Darrien Hunt - change.org

Cornelius Fredericks - change.org

Elijah McClain - change.org

James Scurlock - change.org

Darren Rainey- change.org

http://www.pb-resources.com/

https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

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4 years ago
Please Reblog, This Is So Important.

Please reblog, this is so important.

4 years ago

Alien! Bakugo x Reader. The Warrior.

Part three to my BNHA Alien Au!

Part 1 ~ https://writinginthedarkwood.tumblr.com/post/188136408454/kinktober-alien-izuku-x-fem (I don’t know how to make my links smaller, forgive me ;-;

Part 2 ~ https://writinginthedarkwood.tumblr.com/post/188218729624/alien-shoto-capturing-your-heart-3

Warning! Kinky alien sex ahead.

King Midoryia sat at the head of the table in front of his most trusted soldiers. General Todoroki was directly to his right, they were discussing the plan for the next harvest. Lieutenant General Bakugo wasn’t listening, he didn’t need a plan laid out for him. He knew exactly how he was to handle taking this “Paris.” Seemed like a place full of fucking pussy’s, he thought. “Bakugo. Are you paying attention? The full scale harvest on Section 15 has upped the risk factor.” Shoto snapped at the Lieutenant. Bakugo slammed his fist down on the long table. “I get it! That’s why your dumbass got the surprise attack.” He grinned, his eyes burning with excitement. “Those half rate males won’t even know what hit them. We’ll be in and out of their in a few minutes.” He stood out of his chair. “Are we done here?”

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5 years ago

as a Greek pagan I stan this lmao 

how does wine DO what it DOES. I feel sexy. I feel relaxed. I wanna take off my pants and kiss.


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4 years ago

Petitions that still need signatures:

Justice for George Floyd

Justice for Breonna Taylor

Justice For Joāo Pedro

Justice For Emerald Black

Justice For Tony McDade

Justice for Belly Mujinga

Exoneration of Albert Wilson

Justice for Amiya Braxton

Justice for Tete

Justice for Jennifer Jeffley

Justice For Darrius Stewart

Justice for Crystal Mason

Justice for Sean Reed

Justice for Tamir Rice

Justice for Sean

Justice for Dion Johnson

Free Siyanda

Justice For Alejandro Vargas Martinez

Willie Simmons has served 38 years for a $9 robbery

Reopen Kendrick Johnson’s Case

Justice for Cameron Green

Justice for Young Uwa

Justice For Amari Boone

Justice for Rashad Cunningham

Julius Jones is innocent. Don’t let him be executed by the state of Oklahoma

Disbarment of George E. Barnhill

Free Jefferson Elie

Justice for Dafonte Miller

Justice for Andile Mchunu

Justice for Tazne Van Wyk

Reopen Sandra Bland’s case

Fire Racist Criminal Michael J Reynolds from the NYPD

Justice for Ahmaud Arbery- Pass Georgia Hate Crime Bill

Justice For Regis Korchinski-Paquet

Justice for Angelesea Rock

Free Anthony Wint

Justice for James Scurlock

Reopen the case involving the death of Tamla Horsford

Fire Jared Campbell

Justice for Ashton Dickson

Justice for Collins Khosa

Justice For Mubarak Soulemane

Justice for Sherrie Walker

Justice for Jonas Joseph

Justice for Elijah McClain

Pardon Black Woman Imprisoned for Voting

Arrest Juan DelaCruz for the murder of Pamela Turner

National Action Against Police Brutality

Dismiss the charges on Marshae Jones and charge the one who shot her and her unborn baby

Ban the use of inhumane rubber bullets

4 years ago

i have only 2 words mountain lion, also why has no one talked about Africa??

I really want a science fiction story where aliens come to invade earth and effortlessly wipe out humanity, only to be fought off by the wildlife.

They were expecting military resistance. They weren’t counting on bears.


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4 years ago

BNHA boys' hands just for fun

— Midoriya Izuku

BNHA Boys' Hands Just For Fun

— Bakugo Katsuki

BNHA Boys' Hands Just For Fun

— Todoroki Shoto

BNHA Boys' Hands Just For Fun

— Kirishima Eijiro

BNHA Boys' Hands Just For Fun

— Denki Kaminari

BNHA Boys' Hands Just For Fun

— Hanta Sero

BNHA Boys' Hands Just For Fun

— Shinsou Hitoshi

BNHA Boys' Hands Just For Fun

— Tamaki Amajiki

BNHA Boys' Hands Just For Fun

(note: if you have any more characters in mind send me an ask pls!! these are the boys i perosnally fancy so <33)

4 years ago
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Special Smooches For Good Bois Only
Special Smooches For Good Bois Only
Special Smooches For Good Bois Only

special smooches for good bois only

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