“I Closed My Eyes and Walked Over Dead Bodies. Horror. Horror.”

August 29, 2024

Good morning. Remember that every day is a good day to take action in support of Palestinian liberation.

LEARN. Read this article “I Closed My Eyes and Walked Over Dead Bodies. Horror. Horror.” from Shahad Ali, an English literature student in Gaza.

NOTICE. What emotions did you feel while reading? What do you feel when you read “I used to fear death, but now I realize that death was relief from tragedy”?

ACT. Let your emotions move you. Decide what action feels right for you today. Take a look at the Shades of Anger archive if you need ideas and inspiration.

SHARE. Forward this to at least five friends and invite them to read this article and consider the reality of what is happening in Palestine.

ASK. What else do you want to learn about? Please reply to this email (or, if you are reading this online, leave a comment below) to let us know.*

In solidarity for Palestinian liberation,

Rebecca Steckle, on behalf of the Shades of Anger collective

*You can also continue the conversation with us in the Speaking Up Network, a private social media platform co-created by Animah Kosai, one of the leaders of Shades of Anger.

Shades of Anger was created by a global collective of women to raise awareness and inspire action to free Palestine. We chose the name of our collective to honor the poem, “Shades of Anger,” by Palestinian-Canadian poet Rafeef Ziadah. We also believe in liberation for Sudan, the Democratic Republic of 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.