Fady Joudah in Bristol last night. “We know a genocide when we see one. If you don’t, you’re either wicked or you’re not free.”
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Greta Thunberg responds to an apparent threat by U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who said the activists sailing to Gaza would need to "swim." "It says a lot about their priorities that, in the face of genocide and systematic starvation of 2 million people, lawmakers … are focusing on mocking people."
@disabilityarts.bsky.social have compiled a list of actions so you can help fight the changes to Access to Work. Read now and help #ProtectAtW: disabilityarts.online/resources/gu...
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Jeda Pearl@jedapearl.bsky.social · last yr.Yes you DO want an anthology of SFF, memoir, historical & contemporary fiction, poetry, script & a game all inspired by the North Bridge in Edinburgh! Pre-orders close Monday 2nd of June for this very limited edition print-run. 📚🌉 jedapearl.com/north-bridge...
Join us on 6th June for an evening of poetry & discussion with poet Fady Joudah and Sabrin Hasbun! Presented in collaboration with Awraq Festival. scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/fady-joudah-... Open to white/non-BPOC as well as BPOC attendees, based anywhere in the world (not limited to Scotland).
Fady Joudah in conversation with Sabrin Hasbun
Evening of poetry and conversation with award winning Palestinian-American poet, Fady Joudah, and Palestinian-Italian writer Sabrin Hasbun.
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Keir Starmer must act to secure the release from prison in Egypt of British-Egyptian writer Alaa Abd el-Fattah. #FreeAlaa Time is pressing as his mother, Laila Soueif's health is deteriorating.
English PEN@englishpen.bsky.social · last yr.We join 20 orgs in a letter to PM Keir Starmer to urgently raise concerns about the ongoing detention of British-Egyptian writer Alaa Abd el-Fattah, as well as the rapidly deteriorating health of his mother, Laila Soueif. #FreeAlaa Read the letter ⤵️ www.englishpen.org/posts/campai...
We stand in solidarity with our trans siblings and are united in our anger at the Supreme Court ruling & EHRC update. Trans, non-binary and intersex people are facing exclusion from basic aspects of public life. Please read this thread that contains recommendations and calls to action.
Join us for our first town hall to hear from us and help shape the network 🎇🎇🎇🎇
Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters.bsky.social · 2y ago💌Attention BPOC writers of Scotland: you're invited to our Town Hall on 17 March, 6:30pm! 💌 Meet some our team & find out about what we are up to, how you can support and where we are planning to go. Tickets are free - book and learn more here: www.tickettailor.com/events/scott...
Last call! Join us tomorrow in an online workshop led by Lily X, author of the Seventh Star series, where you'll learn how to write a romantasy novel. Get your FREE/PWYC ticket now: scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/romantasy-10...
Romantasy 101 Writing Workshop
A writing workshop to explore the Romantasy genre.
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This year, 2025, also marks the 30th anniversary of the Lesbian Archive and Information Centre relocating from London (where it was set up in 1984) to GWL, due to loss of funding and premises. There'll be more to announce on that front soon!
Sue John@suejohn.bsky.social · 2y agoAs it's LGBT History Month, here's a link to some online resources to explore from @womenslibrary.bsky.social womenslibrary.org.uk/explore-our-...
This event is part book launch, and part solidarity night for our friends in Gaza, including Suhail, whose crowdfunder will receive a portion of all profits from the night. You can donate directly here: chuffed.org/project/1131...
Help Suhail and his family survive the war on Gaza
Hi, my name is Phil, I live in Lyon (France) and I'm fundraising for a family trying to survive the war on Gaza. Suhail's unedited story:
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Lighthouse - Edinburgh's Radical Bookshop@lighthousebks.bsky.social · 2y agoWe are live from the Roxy in Edinburgh, for the launch of One Day Everyone Will Always Have Been Against This with Omar el Akkad hosted by Rahul Rao. You can watch from wherever you are right here: lighthousebookshop.com/events/one-d...
Relieved at news of Mahmoud and Ahmad's release, though their house arrest and restrictions are another appalling government over reach: Bookselling is NOT A CRIME! Solidarity continues to be needed as the case continues, and as the bookshop gets back on its feet.
Matthew Teller@matthewteller.com · 2y agoAhmad Muna was released earlier today, and Mahmoud Muna in the last hour - both under house arrest and other restrictive conditions, though the charges against them are obviously fabricated. Even the Israeli judge recognised that the police have no case. When will our complicit governments act?
⭐ SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN ⭐ Deadline to send us your work: Tuesday 18 February (11.59pm) Please read the submissions guidelines carefully: https://buff.ly/33ZO731
Tuesday next week - come along to hear readings from the brilliant @vavapoetry.bsky.social and @smaychel.bsky.social at @lighthousebks.bsky.social. It's gonna be a good one!
Join us at Granite Noir on 20 February, where we'll host a Zoom masterclass led by Katalina Watt on writing the monster. Get your ticket: scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/sbwn-at-gran...
We're back at Granite Noir, Aberdeen's Crime Writing festival, with another set of incredible events! You in? Get the full details for our events this year: scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/sbwn-at-gran...
SBWN at Granite Noir
SBWN is excited to be hosting two events as part of this year's Granite Noir crime writing festival.
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Just a few more days until our poetry 2-Day Online Nature Poetry Course! Don't miss out and get your tickets: scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/our-time-is-...
Our Time is a Garden v. 2
SBWN is excited to announce our first of a series of short courses: a 2-day programme on the theme of nature poetry.
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🖋️calling all trans/nb folk who enjoy writing 🖋️ With conFAB and LGBT Youth Scotland I’m facilitating 6 *free* intergenerational writing workshops, over 6 weeks, aimed at any trans/nonbinary people in or around Edinburgh. (1/2)
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, government forces and allies defending the city of Goma appear to have collapsed, with rebels backed by neighboring Rwanda claiming they have taken over the city.
Rwanda-backed rebels claim to have seized key city in Congo
Rwandan backed rebels have entered the city of Goma, a key city in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. Could the mineral rich region be in danger of tipping into all out regional conflict?
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Can more people please talk about the fact that the M23 have invaded and claimed Goma?! Free DR Congo, stop the killing 🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩
The New York Times@nytimes.com · 2y agoBreaking News: A Rwanda-backed militia said it had captured a key city in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a major victory for the group.
Tremendas imágenes que siguen reflejando la deshumanización hacia la que nos encaminamos 😢 Masiva huida en la ciudad de Goma (República del Congo) ante la invasión de grupos rebeldes y fuerzas ruandesas. El motivo, como siempre, los recursos naturales del Congo para desarrollo tecnológico
. Okay so blueskye is bankrolled by isra🔥🔥🔥 Replacing lemons with lemons is a bad idea Free DR Congo Free Haiti Free Palestine Free Sudan Free Tigray ...
Writers of colour with @hannahlavery.bsky.social is back 💗🥰 In person(Edi) & online - pay what you can 🤗 Definitely one of the best spaces to write and explore poetry in Scotland 😍 @scotbpocwriters.bsky.social
Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters.bsky.social · 2y agoOur Writers of Colour group returns for 2025, focusing on poetry writing, led by poet and former Edinburgh Makar, Hannah Lavery. Follow the link for more details and register for your spot! scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/writers-of-c...
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Fossil Free Books@fossilfreebooks.org · 2y agoIf you're a bookworker (in any capacity) then you're invited to join our Strategy Day for our pro-climate, pro-Palestine movement! 🍉FFB Strategy Day 📚 @fossilfreebooks.org 📅 Sat 18 Jan, 10-4 🌍 online / Edinburgh / London 🖊️registration: linktr.ee/fossilfreebooks Register by 5pm this Wed 15th.