Centering Palestine in Protests (April 27, 2024 post)

April 27, 2024

Good morning! Important reminder: YOU can make sure Palestinians remain at the center of actions.

LEARN. Read this important post from IG, by @SJP.Columbia.

NOTICE. What do you feel when you consider being intentional about centering Palestinians in actions to #FreePalestine? Do you (or any groups you’re working with) need to adjust any of your behavior or language to re-center Palestine?

ACT. Download the post onto your phone so that you can share it with friends and colleagues as needed.

And, in order to help folks keep their fear from causing them to center themselves in actions, get familiar with this set of “Know Your Rights” resources, compiled by Shades of Anger team member Jacqueline Horani. Note that this resource is for folks in the U.S.; please reply to this email to send us similar information you have from other countries.

SHARE. Right now, send this email to 5 people, to help us spread the word about continuing to center Palestine in actions.

ASK. What else do you need to know about #FreePalestine actions happening around the world? Reply to this email to let us know.

In solidarity for liberation for Palestine,

Kay Coughlin, on behalf of the Shades of Anger collective

Shades of Anger was created by a global collective of women to raise awareness and inspire action to free Palestine. We also believe in liberation for Sudan, the Congo, Haiti, and all places where systems of oppression are causing immense suffering and crushing the life out humans. We are led by women of the Global Majority/BIPOC. Shades of Anger is for everyone who wants to act for liberation and you can learn more about it here.