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Happy #PrideMonth everyone. It's important, that we not only celebrate people in the #LGBTQ+ community but keep striving to create a more just and equal society. Especially for the #trans community, especially for #poc and members of minority communities.
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We should remember that it's not a charity we are extending to those, who are part of more vulnerable communities. People in the #blacktrans community were the pioneers in the strive for #lgbtq+ justice. They led the way and enabled us to reap the benefits of their struggle.
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As #BPoC once again are forced to fight against discrimination, police brutality and their 'right to breath', we should keep in mind that, #Blacklgbtq+ are even more subjected to discrimination, violence & Injustice.
In the strive for justice we should not leave them behind.
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In the strive for justice we should not leave them behind.
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Ppl who arent #lgbtq+ should use this month to be better allies. That starts with learning about it
But don't be that person who bombards ppl in the lgbtq+ community with questions. Even if its well intentioned, it still can seem like being asked to justify the own existence
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But don't be that person who bombards ppl in the lgbtq+ community with questions. Even if its well intentioned, it still can seem like being asked to justify the own existence
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Do your homework first. Google exists, learn about it. Read books, I think these ones would be a good start
- "Transgender History: The Roots of Today’s Revolution" by Susan Stryker
- "Black on Both Sides" by C. Riley Snorton
- 'Tomorrow Will Be Different" by S. McBride
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- "Transgender History: The Roots of Today’s Revolution" by Susan Stryker
- "Black on Both Sides" by C. Riley Snorton
- 'Tomorrow Will Be Different" by S. McBride
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Being part of the #Ahmadiyya Jama'at I want to use #PrideMonth2020 to raise awareness of the religious & cultural bigotry that lgbtq+ people still face in the community
I want them to know, you are not alone in your struggles. You are valued, loved, deserve dignity& equality
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I want them to know, you are not alone in your struggles. You are valued, loved, deserve dignity& equality
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To those who are still in the closet, b/c they fear to be shamed & shunned. Even if I dont know you personally, I'm aware of ur pain
Let's keep working to create an environment in the community that allows ppl to live an authentic life w/o making them feel they are "broken"
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Let's keep working to create an environment in the community that allows ppl to live an authentic life w/o making them feel they are "broken"
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If anyone is interested in how a #queer #Ahmadi #Muslim life can look like I recommend the book by the amazing
@therealsamsam
"We Have Always Been Here: A Queer Muslim Memoir"
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43383506-we-have-always-been-here
#PrideMonth2020
#AMJ_LGBTQ+
#love4All
#LoveisLove
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@therealsamsam
"We Have Always Been Here: A Queer Muslim Memoir"
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43383506-we-have-always-been-here
#PrideMonth2020
#AMJ_LGBTQ+
#love4All
#LoveisLove
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