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for global North/white folk, especially those who consider themselves allies and are following the #India #Covid catastrophe:
Please do not tag me in stories, tweets, photographs about tragedy unfolding in India. Do not DM them to me either.
Most of us in the diaspora are struggling to cope right now and these are violent and traumatizing.
Most of us in the diaspora are struggling to cope right now and these are violent and traumatizing.
These may be exotic, far off places for you but we - Indians abroad - know these streets, I know the neighbourhoods, the houses and shops. The places of worship.
More importantly we know and love the people who inhabit these spaces.
More importantly we know and love the people who inhabit these spaces.
Believe me, whatever news article or pic you are sending me, Iâve seen it, many many more like it, and likely worse because...see previous tweet!
Like most of us diasporans, we are seeing these not just on twitter but on all our social mefia. We are seeing these in multiple languages.
And we are seeing them on our messages, family emails, facetime calls.
And we are seeing them on our messages, family emails, facetime calls.
So just fucking stop!
Want to DM me and ask how to help or who to donate?
Definitely do so. Donât expect a long convo but yes, Iâll recommend groups on the ground.
Definitely do so. Donât expect a long convo but yes, Iâll recommend groups on the ground.
Also WHY are you âspreading awarenessâ by sending me your own ânewsâ tweets?
Why not signal boost the many Indian accounts here?
Is it appropriation? Is it arrogance? Is it that you know that white accs get more attention for the same info and you want to capitalise on that?
Why not signal boost the many Indian accounts here?
Is it appropriation? Is it arrogance? Is it that you know that white accs get more attention for the same info and you want to capitalise on that?
These are questions for you to ponder at your convenience.
But remember equity and justice start with compassion and empathy. If you canât summon up any at this time, at least have the courtesy to stay quiet.
But remember equity and justice start with compassion and empathy. If you canât summon up any at this time, at least have the courtesy to stay quiet.
And definitely message me if you want to help or donate. Some verified, brilliant orgs here https://twitter.com/sidin/status/1385910153141264387
Oh and if you want to raise awareness, demand that your leaders stop opposing #TRIPSwaiver. Tag them not me and any other Indian you can think of: https://twitter.com/profsunnysingh/status/1386069206349885441
End thread 
PS please do send puppy pics, art, bollywood gifs and whatever else you think may brighten things up for me
