"We all need some healing, This one is a medicine, a medicine, a medicine"

November 13, 2024

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

LEARN. Take 29 minutes and listen to this album from FACESOUL called “YSRA".

NOTICE. What did you feel listening to this album? What physical feelings did you notice in your body? What emotions did you feel?

ACT. Write, draw, sing, dance. Go for a walk. Lay on the floor. Be with yourself. Sink into your body. Feel whatever you feel. Let your mind wander. Be present. And then, after that: Ask yourself how you want to show up. Consider what new (or old) actions you want to take.

SHARE. Forward this to five people you know who could use a listen through this album.

ASK. What other kinds of actions do you want to take but need more information about to start? 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.