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I’m Living Under Government Watchlist for doing ProBlack + BLM work

I’m not sure many of you know this and with what I’ve seen I doubt this will get attention considering how deeply sabotaged tumblr has become. But I’ve been doing activism for about as long as we’ve been yelling things like “HandsOffAssattaShakur“ to protesting what I thought was religious corruption when we did so against scientology to #OccupyWallstreet. I’ve been protesting and doing activism online and offline depending on my mental and physical health which has limited me as time goes by. It’s finally got me burnt out, not from the protesting and activism, but from those whose job in the past and present been to sabotage and destabilize Black lead/ Poc led movements. I’m in a continuation of this. Don’t let my lack of energy in speaking out fool you into thinking I gave up. I have just gotten worn out by them.

The things they’ve done to my mind and body while in this area since moving. They’ve been surveilling me since before I could even remember. Every single day that goes by they’ll have some way of making their presence on my health in a debilitating way. They’ll mess with the internet, phone, my contacts, infiltrate them, infiltrate my family, they’ve messed with the job search process and made difficult for me to enter any job without said job making some offhanded comments showing their solidarity to the corrupted country I protest. They’ve had people I trusted right here on tumblr infiltrated my circles of friends and myself and make it very well known that they feel beyond reproach.

This has all been in coordination with the NYPD and other government agents of defense. They’ll make themselves present in just about any space I try to go. From the forest, parks, to just a simple walks outside. I basically was lead into an area of Manhattan that is mad pro-cop, pro-surveillence capitalism, pro-militarized. Any time I make blog posts or whatever that don’t put em in a good light I get some kind of mental or physical health debilitating action against me like they’ll have mad loud noises at timed intervals like what the agent upstairs does all the time which messes with my breathing due to social anxiety and depression. They’ve had cars roll dangerously close to me, whether im biking or not. They’ll have people walk mad close to me during social distancing measures. I know it be them because they tend to use sensitive information they got through surveillancing me all day and night. Like fam I could be trying to take a piss in peace at like 3am and they’ll still be bumping away and making all types of sound to give the impression that they’re always watching. And they are. And I think the fact that those UFO/UAP objects appeared on my 17th  (11/10/2004) birthday added to their obsession with me. The other fact that I ended painting a similar craft under the context of destroying colonialism I believe gave the government more understanding on what they’re really here about. I think that being the end of these oppressive regimes that have made so much out of us. I don’t want to sound superstitious but since then I’ve felt a connection with those UAPs that I only learned to name recently. I no longer think it’s coincidental that about a month or so AFTER I painted those native, queer sisters dancing to bring forth help from their future descendants, the navy posts those videos of the UAP that become well known. They’ve never done that, and yet just a few weeks after I painted this, not only does the gallery I exhibited this in Harlem catches fire unexpectedly, but these things become a topic of discussion in ways we’ve never seen before. I think them UAPs are here for our freedom. But that’s for another post. Too much to unpack into this. I’m just letting yall know what they know of me. So now imagine. This nigga aka me, tied to UFO, fortelling the future (I know what I sound like, but believe me, I can definitely tell the future) AAAND fighting for black lives? Of course they gone be on my ass like a probe. In fact, I think one night they even broke into our apartment (not the first time they do so) and did things against my will as I slept since I woke up feeling violated. Waking up with strange markings and having objects in the crib go missing. But I’ll leave that there. There’s so little ya’ll know about what they’re doing to BLM activists. So much I’ve omitted from here for my own sanity and to process things. This has caused my body a lot of debilitating stress down to my breathing having been shortened. I’m lucky if I have the will power to eat more than 2 meals. I don’t even bike anymore. I can barely run anymore. I can barely speak like I used to anymore. They stole so much more from me than they’ll ever imagine. Even saying all this to yall, whomever listening, feels pointless. Why? because they’re very good at making it seem, even if and when it aint true, that your people don’t fuck with you no more except for those they deem acceptable. As you figured, this would have anyone under 24/7 watch. The government be lookin at me and them UAP and the lands and non government natives as a force they don’t wanna reckon with, so they’ve put a lot out to shrink me as they do to so many of us who choose to fight for the rest who can’t. And this has all been while trying to raises my baby Quinn with my partner. So we’re all dealing with the state and federal terrorists in one way or another. If they not trying physically fuck with me, they’ll be running psych warfare on me, shit thatll have me doubting myself despite the facts. Luckily a nigga still bout that scientific literacy so it’s helped me a lot in spotting them and trying to keep some semblance of a distance. But again because of what I’m tied to: bday 111, UAP/UFO, native resistance and the spirits of the land and those this country murdered for white supremacist ventures, predicting/ESP type of abilities on the daily while telling them how useless their surveillence capitalist tools are knowing we can do this has likely mad them other me, dehumanize me and made me feel less human. Since then I’ve noticed they’ve been limiting my posts and activities on just about any site that has favored white supremacy, neocolonialism and capitalism in some way or another. They’ll mess with my facebook feed, who my posts get seen by, they’ll mess with my IG, they’ll mess with my tumblr especially. Basically any way they can limit who I may say this to and wear me out from even speaking about this and bringing yall hope like that. And remember, the information that they share amongst themselves as surveillance capitalist is the same information hub/database that infiltrated white supremacists and antiblack/antibrown folks in governments tend to us and share with their own hateful ass people. With this in mind, I really think they look at me as some would be leader to those movements since I’m queer and nonbinary so not as easy to trick into the outdated oppresive politics they try to have me on. Since I haven’t shown interest in being with them in any real way and have stuck to my activism and abolishing these systems they’ve continue to in a way torture me. Through sounds, denial of physical services, or when I go out to eat in places that have ties to law enforcement or government agencies, they’ll mess with my food, just about anything you need they’ll fuck with. What would that do to you if you experienced that? Hence why my bloggin changed a bit, not as attached due to energy fatigue and their constant harrassment and obsession with me. Many times, even with the fact that I may be linked to those UAP in some special way I still be feelin like dyin to not be around em anymore.

To add to what I said on how corporate own websites like tumblr have joined them; After having spent a good amount of time blocking my posts and blaming their algorithm. From blocking drawings of normalizing fatness to pro LGBTQ and Black Lives Matter posts like the Eric Garner videos I uploaded. For a few months now I’ve noticed my scinerds blog has been inaccessible, in a way sabotaging my communication with yall. And they would fix my blog posts by limiting who sees my posts, so now most if not all of my posts on this website and few others have been. When I try to use it I’m not allowed, but I’m still able to reblog, so I’ve been reblogging there less science and more activism as a way to protest the racist, white supremacist of tumblr. Be they black or not, they still acting the same. I’m mostly posting this for a future people who understand me and believe me. I get the sense that this post will also be sabotaged or muted in some way. Thanks for reading, in case we don’t link.

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Work from over 2 years or more. If youre in NYC and need ink done hmu [IG]

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Tattoo work from over 2 years ago or more. Hmu if you’re in NYC and need a tattooist.  [IG for my art / IG for tattoos]

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Hey guys! After a request, I’m doing this post to clear some of your doubts and help the ones who never got a tattoo before. If you have any requests of posts like this, let me know. Check out other helpful posts here. 

DO’S 👍

Before getting it: Research: check the artists’ portfolios and don’t be afraid of asking people about the artist. You can walk by the studio to know it better too. Get lots of references: that’s never enough. If you can draw, you can definately use it as  reference. Give as much details as you can about your tattoo regarding size,  style, placement, colors and anything you would like to include or not. Express your ideas, as crazy as they might seem. A good work don’t come cheap: expect to pay a reasonable price for a  good piece of artwork. Ask questions: if you’re unsure of any detail, ask! Don’t hold back any questions or you might regret in the future. Eat something before your tattoo: stress + empty stomach is not a good idea, so eat somethig like fruits, bread or crackers (anything with carbs and sugar are great). Trust your artist: he knows what’s better for you. Drink lots of water: a hydrated skin is more likely to not reject the ink and have a better healing process.

While getting it: It does hurt: a lot for some, nothing for others, but usually not as bad as people say. It’s okay to bring a friend with you. Talk to the artist: the more comfortable you feel with them, the better. If you’re bored or don’t feel like talking, entertain yourself: listening to music, reading, playing with your phone, anything is valid as long as you don’t bother your artist. Always stay still: if the position you’re in is bugging you, tell the artist first so they’ll have time to stop tattooing you before you move. It’s normal to have involuntary spasms so don’t worry. Dress accordingly: be sure you wear something comfortable and that gives easy access to the area you’re getting tattooed.

After getting it: Tip your artist: people usually give 20%-25% tip. If you’re going through a lot of sessions that’s up to you on wheter tip between the sessions or only when you finish it. Always follow your artist’s advice on how to take care of your tattoo. Make sure you always keep your new tattoo clean: use cold/lukewarm water and neutral  soap, gently rubbing it on the tattoo. Pat dry it with a paper towel. Moisturize it: there are mixed opinions about it, but if you use any kind of lotion/ointment be sure to only use a very thin layer of it. If it icthes: you can gently pat it, put a very thin layer  of lotion or take a shower. Use loose clothing to let your tattoo breath. Be careful with your bedding set: in the first few days it can get stained with the ink that will leak.

When healed: Always use sunscreen and keep it moisturized for better aging. Get it retouched after some years or as you think it’s needed.

DON’TS 👎

Before getting it: Expect an artist to copy a tattoo: some might, but professionals  won’t, that’s how you tell them apart. Copy tattoos: that’s never cool. you can read more about it here. Do drugs, alcohol or go with an empty stomach: alcohol is a blood thinner and that will make you bleed more than usual. If you don’t eat anything you can pass out or make your blood pressure get low.   Ignore your artist: always listen and follow what they say.

While getting it: Keep your artist waiting: be on time, don’t waste yours and theirs time. Expect your artist to mock or make indelicate questions about your body (for example, scars): that’s not an attitude of a professional. if you feel harassed or uncomfortable with an artist, think about choosing another one. Bring kids or lots of people: artists need peace to work and a bunch of people and kids are really annoying. Get it ilegally or at home: that could be very dangerous and cause infections and diseases. Plus, it’ll probably look bad and fade quickly.  

After getting it: Leave the plastic film for a long time: your tattoo needs to breath, so it’s recommended to take it off at least after a few hours and have it cleaned. Pick scabs or scratch it: you’ll take the risk of ruining your tattoo. Sunbathe or stay for a long time in the sun. Put hot water on it:  it opens the pores and cause leaching of ink out of your skin. It will also make easier for the germs to get in. Soak it: avoid baths, pools, beaches, working out, hot tubes or saunas. Cover your tattoo with anything: in order to heal properly, it needs to breath. Try to remove it at home or with people that aren’t professionals: if you don’t like your tattoo, always look for a professional.

All this post was based on personal experiences and things taken from the internet. Always follow your artist’s advice. Let me know if there’s anything that might be wrong or you think should be added. Check out my faq and other useful tips. 

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Cat tattoo to keep the lovely stretch marks company.

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Rose tattoo I just did on my cousin [**] - [**]

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Work from today

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tip to black tattoo clients: if you’re worried about your art not showing up as well on your skin because maybe the tattooist isn’t informed enough to tell you that changing the color palette a bit definitely helps, tell the tattooist to tweak the colors of the piece (both of you working together on the edit) so that the color palette is using brighter tones and tones that wont negate under darker skin!

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"Magic the gathering" inspired guild symbols

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Pokeball finished!

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Pokeball outline just finished, time for colors!

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From yesterday's kitty session

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#avatar earth, air, water, fire #tattoo arm band #mywork #ink # tattoos #art #anime

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"Refuse to sink" self love ink - 2014