#Multicult

[omegaremix]

Omega Radio for February 26, 2023; #345.

Enablers: “Year Of The Dog”

Sun Voyager: “God Is Dead”

Haunted Horses: “Cold Medicine”

Kal Marks: “Everybody Hertz”

Ladder Devils: “Get OK”

Multicult: “Countdown”

Porcelain: “Resume Restart”

Rong: “Gray Pull”

Wipes: “Always”

Borzoi: “Passing”

Deaf Club: “Ride With Cops, Shoot With Robbers”

Penance Stare: “Seven Vials”

Cocaine Piss: “Lalala Fuck Me”

Chat Pile: “Pamela”

Pink Frost: “Until The Summer Comes”

USA Nails: “Horror Show”

VV Torso: “Body / Corset”

Servo: “III”

Oozing Wound: “Minus Tree”

Pollute: “Stoned Rider”

Child Bite: “Erect For Dystopia”

Cloud Rat: “Inner Controller (Lucid Running Home)”

Felon Class: “Cruel Moment / Birthday”

Off!: “Kill To Be Heard”

All noise rock.

[omegaplus]

# 4,356

Omega Radio for February 26, 2023; #345.

Enablers: "Year Of The Dog"

Sun Voyager: "God Is Dead"

Haunted Horses: "Cold Medicine"

Kal Marks: "Everybody Hertz"

Ladder Devils: "Get OK"

Multicult: "Countdown"

Porcelain: "Resume Restart"

Rong: "Gray Pull"

Wipes: "Always"

Borzoi: "Passing"

Deaf Club: "Ride With Cops, Shot With Robbers"

Penance Stare: "Seven Vials"

Cocaine Piss: "Lalala Fuck Me"

Chat Pile: "Pamela"

Pink Frost: "Until The Summer Comes"

USA Nails: "Horror Show"

VV Torso: "Body / Corset"

Servo: "III"

Oozing Wound: "Minus Tree"

Pollute: "Stoned Rider"

Child Bite: "Erect For Dystopia"

Cloud Rat: "Inner Controller (Lucid Running Home)"

Felon Class: "Cruel Moment / Birthday"

Off!: "Kill To Be Heard"

All noise rock.

[spilladabalia]

Multicult - Le Coq Sportif

[bvzzkil]

pageninetynine // tantrum

credit: multicult

the bloodshed, baltimore, maryland

the money id pay to see p99 in their prime

[woompfy]

The Bunch in traditional clothing (au? Maybe?)

(from cultures I think they‘d fit into? I just wanted to draw ehm in traditional clothes cuz I‘m a fan of multicultered stuff! (+Kong and other characters)

Marlon and Leon

With old Germanic attire, since they seem pretty much german so I think this ones kinda obvious. I also gave ehm some fisher tribe vibes since Grünwald is next to a river, I think.

Raban and Deniz

For Raban I was obligated to do Celtic wear because obviously he‘s a redhead and I bet there is some Irish blood in him. And without a doubt, Deniz is of course in some rich turkish attire^^

Vanessa and Jojo

Both of them based on the northern cultures. Vanessa has the iconic slavic attire, originally wanted to give her those patterned dresses but tbh it‘s too much detail and she looks hot in men wear. Jojo is in finnish folk clothing cuz I do feel like he‘s pretty resistant to cold ( I mean he spent some time in the forest at night) so I think finnish culture might fit him well.

Kong and Markus

First off Markus, I kinda thought maybe japanese culture might fit but from the glimpses of his mother made me kinda think he might be of taiwanese ethnicity? So I just went with that one and I think it looks neat! Now for Kong I would‘ve naturally done Chinese attire, but thinking back on his looks and nature he definitely fits better in a Mongolian worrior attire.

For Natasha…

I mean, duh, traditional Russian attire (or slavik clothes like Vanessa), but I didn‘t have enough time to draw her so if anyone wants to- go ahead

Willi

Probably Italian attire, and for Hadschi, for some reason, I like the idea for Spanish attire

[fhear]

divination's...multicult's withsinn's multiverse's

[swedesinstockholm]

12 mai

ce soir au cube pendant le sound check je regardais les gens autour de nous, des garçons en jupe et en bottines en cuir vernies à gros talons hauts, des filles avec des mullets et des lunettes moches des années 80 qui se mettent toutes nues pour se caresser et se prendre dans les bras exactement comme à la soirée sex positive kinky queer machin de f. à zurich, et ça m’a fait exactement la même réaction. ça m’a mise mal à l’aise, plus que mal à l’aise, ça m’a agacée, agacée dans le sens ugh vous pouvez pas être normales comme tout le monde non? est-ce que c’est encore un truc où je projette mes propres insécurités sur quelqu’un d’autre? est-ce que je suis trop bien conditionnée par la société et c’est pour ça que quand c’est des danseur.euses du ballet national de marseille ou du ybdg ça me révulse pas? c’est ça, ça me révulse, encore plus que ça m’agace, ce qui m’agace c’est le trend des mouvements sexuels dans la danse, là c’est même pas ça, c’est avant tout de la tendresse, nue, et ça me révulse. pourquoi?

14 mai

j’ai passé la journée à travailler sur le texte pour la soirée et caetera à la bellone en juin et j’ai l’impression de jamais avoir été aussi productive de ma vie. j’ai commencé à travailler à huit heures, dès que je me suis réveillée, sans même déjeuner, j’ai mangé une pomme vers onze heures et puis un bol de pâtes au fenouil et aux carottes avec r. vers deux heures et à part ça j’ai travaillé non stop jusqu’à six heures ce soir. cet appartement est magique. j’ai choisi de proposer une performance-déclaration d’amour à rebeka warrior avec des extraits de mon journal mais je m’adresse à elle comme dans les lettres à kstew, et puis j’ai inclus deux chansons dedans. j’ai décidé de tenter le tout pour le tout, j’ai trop envie de chanter et aussi de faire rire les gens, et puis j’avais envie de tenter un autre registre que la poésie. je suis pas du tout sûre de mon coup mais au moins j’aurais tenté avec ce que j’ai le plus envie de faire.

j’aimerais trouver d’autres endroits où la proposer. j’ai l’impression que ce serait tellement plus simple si j’étais entourée d’artistes entreprenants comme ceux que j’ai rencontrés ce weekend, qui savent plein de choses et me rappellent que les choses sont possibles et que les choses se font. ce soir on était assis dans l’herbe à côté du lac avec des amis de r. et ils parlaient de trucs comme la sécurité sociale et les visas et les contrats et les demandes de financement et tous ces trucs qui me terrifient complètement et j’aimerais avoir des gens avec qui parler de tous ces trucs pour arrêter d’en avoir peur et de les repousser sans arrêt. des gens qui s’assoiraient dans l’herbe avec moi avec un papier et un crayon et qui me feraient une liste de toutes les étapes à suivre. on était avec un artiste égyptien, une australienne, une chinoise et un italo-japonais et j’étais la seule européenne et parfois je me sentais tr��s stuck up bitch luxembourgeoise et je priais dans ma tête qu’ils me posent pas de questions sur le luxembourg, mon sujet de conversation le moins préféré du monde. numéro deux: les relations amoureuses. hier soir au fast food de poulet frit ils ont parlé de ça pendant DES HEURES, mais je l’ai échappé belle parce qu’ils m’ont posé aucune question. aujourd’hui le grand sujet c’était la sexualité. je portais mon tshirt céline sciamma et orfeo l’a tout de suite remarqué et il a dit oh céline sciamma the lesbian! je sais plus ce qu’il a dit exactement, mais je suis sûre qu’il essayait de déterminer si j’étais gay. il me fait penser à a. parce qu’il est trans et ils ont la même corpulence et je m’imagine bien a. parler comme lui. hier j’avais dans la tête cette phrase: you remind me of someone i’ve never met, mais je lui ai pas dit. j’ai pas dit grand chose d’ailleurs, j’ai même rien dit du tout. mutisme hardcore niveau mille. unbelievable. j’arrivais pas à ouvrir la bouche, même quand j’avais des choses à dire. j’étais inclue dans une bande d’artistes queer multiculturels super intéressants, c’est tout ce dont je rêve et pourtant je me sentais en dehors. même s’ils m’incluaient dans leurs conversations en me regardant, j’arrivais pas à m’intégrer. peut être que c’est juste une histoire de temps, j’ai besoin de plus de temps, je sais pas.

en rentrant, quand ils nous ont demandé si on les rejoignait au lac le lendemain j’ai dit i have to work on an application, cette phrase d’artiste que je dis rarement. je suis pas rentrée dans les détails, ils savent même pas que j’écris, ils savent juste que je suis une stuck up bitch luxembourgeoise taciturne hardcore. mais samedi après la performance j’ai discuté avec une autre amie de r. qui m’a dit and you’re a musician? et j’ai dit oh no i’m a writer avec le rouge qui me montait aux joues à l’idée qu’elle ait pu penser que je faisais partie de la noble classe des musiciens. elle m’a demandé si elle pouvait lire mes textes quelque part et à chaque fois je dis un non embarrassé. elle m’a aussi dit you made my heart melt when you played that song et puis j’ai appris qu’elle était lesbienne. j’ai fait fondre le coeur d’une lesbienne. mais j’ai appris dans la même phrase qu’elle avait une copine. elle l’a rencontrée alors qu’elle cherchait urgemment a voice actor pour son film d’animation. j’étais beaucoup plus bavarde qu’avec les autres ami.es de r. je crois que r. était la seule hétéro du groupe. je lui ai demandé si elle pensait qu’y avait plus de gens queer que de gens hétéros dans son école et elle a dit oui, sans l’ombre d’un doute. les écoles d’art suisses sont les endroits les plus queer que j’ai jamais vus. même à new york r. disait que les gens insistaient pas sur leurs pronoms comme ici. et je continue à me demander à quel point c’est une histoire de mode. 

[omegaradiowusb]

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 (#345)

Enablers: "Year Of The Dog" Sun Voyager: "God Is Dead" Haunted Horses: "Cold Medicine" Kal Marks: "Everybody Hertz" Ladder Devils: "Get OK" Multicult: "Countdown" Porcelain: "Resume Restart" Rong: "Gray Pull" Wipes: "Always" Borzoi: "Passing" Deaf Club: "Ride With Cops, Shot With Robbers" Penance Stare: "Seven Vials" Cocaine Piss: "Lalala Fuck Me" Chat Pile: "Pamela" Pink Frost: "Until The Summer Comes" USA Nails: "Horror Show" VV Torso: "Body / Corset" Servo: "III" Oozing Wound: "Minus Tree" Pollute: "Stoned Rider" Child Bite: "Erect For Dystopia" Cloud Rat: "Inner Controller (Lucid Running Home)" Felon Class: "Cruel Moment / Birthday" Off!: "Kill To Be Heard"

Cloudy skies. 60* days. No snowfall. It’s one of the most unusually warm Winters New York City and Long Island have ever experienced. Thankfully, it’s come to an end and so is our Winter broadcasting season. Omega Radio clears it out with two deluxe hours of new and current sounds of off-the-charts noise rock and nothing but; helping a disappointing season weatherwise on its way.

A new set of Spring shows are on the horizon. We hope you return for more new, current, and relevant sounds only Omega and WUSB can deliver. Thanks for tuning in.

March 11, 2023 (10PM New York City): deluxe Omega

March 25, 2023 (10PM New York City): deluxe Omega

April 8, 2023 (10PM New York City): deluxe Omega

April 22, 2023 (10PM New York City): deluxe Omega

May 6, 2023 (10PM New York City): deluxe Omega

May 20, 2023 (10PM New York City): final deluxe Spring Omega

[khazanaqueen]

Halal Food in Toronto : A Culinary Haven for Every Taste

Toronto, one of the most diverse cities in the world, is a melting pot of cultures and cuisines. Among its vibrant food scene, halal food holds a significant place, catering to the city's growing Muslim population and anyone seeking delicious, ethically prepared meals. With halal-certified options spanning from traditional Middle Eastern dishes to contemporary fusion cuisines, Toronto offers a treasure trove of flavors for everyone to enjoy.

Understanding Halal Food

Bangali Restaurant in Toronto adheres to Islamic dietary laws, ensuring that the preparation and ingredients meet specific religious guidelines. The word "halal" translates to "permissible" in Arabic, and halal-certified foods exclude pork, alcohol, and any ingredients derived from impermissible sources. Additionally, halal meat must come from animals slaughtered in a humane and prescribed manner. Toronto’s multiculturalism has fostered a wide acceptance and appreciation of halal food, making it readily available across the city.

A Culinary Adventure Across Toronto

Halal Restaurants: From Traditional to Trendy Toronto boasts a plethora of halal restaurants offering a diverse range of cuisines. Whether you're craving traditional dishes or experimental fusion, there’s something for every palate.

Middle Eastern and South Asian Delights: Neighborhoods like Scarborough, Mississauga, and downtown Toronto are home to numerous halal establishments. From succulent kebabs at Paramount Fine Foods to aromatic biryanis at Lahore Tikka House, these spots provide authentic flavors that transport diners to the heart of their culinary origins.

Modern Halal Fusion: Halal food in Toronto is not limited to traditional dishes. Restaurants like Rudy Halal, known for its gourmet burgers, and Chica’s Chicken, which serves halal Southern fried chicken, are redefining the halal food experience. These spots merge international flavors with halal preparation methods, appealing to a younger, trendier crowd.

Street Food and Food Trucks For those on the go, Toronto's halal street food scene is a must-try. Food trucks like Me Va Me Express offer wraps, shawarmas, and falafels, perfect for a quick yet satisfying meal. Markets such as Kensington Market and St. Lawrence Market also feature halal vendors, ensuring accessibility for food enthusiasts.

Halal-Friendly Chains Major fast-food chains in Toronto have also embraced halal options. Popular names like Popeyes, Pizza Pizza, and Nando’s offer halal-certified menus at select locations. These options have made it easier for families and groups to enjoy dining out while accommodating dietary preferences.

Grocery Stores and Halal Butchers

For home cooks, Toronto provides ample halal grocery options. Chains like Iqbal Halal Foods, Al Premium Food Mart, and smaller specialty stores offer a range of halal-certified meats, spices, and packaged goods. These stores cater not only to Muslim households but also to anyone who values ethically sourced food.

Events and Festivals Celebrating Halal Food

Toronto's love for food is celebrated through various events, including halal food festivals. The Halal Food Fest Toronto, held annually, brings together food lovers from across the city. Featuring dozens of vendors, live cooking demonstrations, and cultural performances, this event highlights the best of halal cuisine while fostering community spirit.

Inclusivity and Accessibility

Toronto’s halal food scene reflects the city’s commitment to inclusivity and diversity. Restaurants and food producers understand the importance of catering to the needs of the Muslim community while welcoming everyone to explore halal options. The widespread availability of halal-certified food has even led to its integration into non-Muslim households, where quality and ethical sourcing are increasingly prioritized.

Why Halal Food Thrives in Toronto

The thriving halal food culture in Toronto is a testament to the city's multicultural ethos. With a significant Muslim population and a broader community that values diverse culinary experiences, halal food has become a staple rather than a niche. This growth is supported by local entrepreneurs, global chains, and halal certification organizations working to ensure authenticity and trust.

Tips for Exploring Halal Food in Toronto

Use Apps and Directories: Platforms like Zabiha.com or HalalFoodie.ca list halal-certified restaurants and grocery stores in Toronto.

Ask About Certification: Always verify the halal status of a restaurant or product to ensure compliance with dietary needs.

Explore Neighborhoods: Visit areas like Scarborough, Mississauga, and the Danforth for a rich selection of halal eateries.

Attend Halal Food Festivals: These events are excellent opportunities to sample various cuisines and discover new vendors.

Final Thoughts

Halal food in Toronto is more than a dietary choice; it’s a reflection of the city’s vibrant multicultural identity. From fine dining to street food, grocery stores to festivals, Toronto offers an unparalleled halal food experience. Whether you're a local or a visitor, delving into the city’s halal food scene is a journey worth savoring.

[omegaremix]

Omega Radio for July 18, 2020; #234.

Guerilla Toss “Plants”

Tropical Fuck Storm “The Happiest Guy Around”

P.E. “Pink Shiver”

Blue Ray “Choir Of Angels”

Deradoorian “Saturnine Night”

Freaking “For”

Diat “Young And Successful”

Sinead O'Brien “Limbo”

Deeper “This Heat”

Parlor Walls “Violets”

Public Practice “Disposable”

Necking “Rover”

Surf Curse “Disco”

Lithics “Specs”

Vision 3D “Faut Le Faire”, “Froid (J'ai)”

Dry Cleaning “New Job”

Stuck “Bells”

Shopping “For Your Pleasure”

Sediment Club, The “Hydraulic Saint”

CB Radio Gorgeous “Babylon”

Otoboke Beaver “S'il Vous Plait”

M.A.Z.E. “I Just Pay Taxes”

cumgirl8 “Hourglass”

Hissing Tiles “Rist”

Multicult “Torsion”

Free $$$ “Birthrights”

Mt. Zena “Complacent!”

Special Interest “Young, Gifted, Black, In Leather”

Bikini Body “So Posh”

Ganser “Lucky”

Lungbutter “Henry Darger”

Duckis “Knife”

Primitive Teeth “Plastic”

Trampoline Team “Come Here Alone”

Lie’ “Digging In The Dessert”

Cold Meat “Bad Mood”

Scrap Brain “Crybaby”

Control Top “Unapologetic”

Post-punk / d.i.y volume.

[thecrownbaltimore]

@subscape2024 is one month out and they just announced new additions to the line up! Newly announce are : @voshvault , @glooptown , Euclid C Finder, Dared2Live, Revvnant, $2romance and PTSD x Slab of Meat!

— hells ya!

~

SubScape is an underground music festival in Baltimore on August 2nd – 4th the Station North Arts District during ArtScape! The fest is FREE, All Ages and takes place at Metro Baltimore and The Crown, featuring 50+ bands on 3+ stages, with headliners D.O.A., and artists such as War on Women, VOSH, Multicult and Microkingdom!

~

#baltimore #baltimorenightlife #dmvmusicians #punkband #darkwave #baltimorebands

[neweraeducationalconsultant]

To all the medical aspirants across the globe, who are planning to pursue MBBS in Abroad, choosing the right university to pursue a degree in Medicine (MBBS) is a crucial decision that can shape your future medical career.

Among the many esteemed institutions in Russia, N.P. Ogarev Mordovia State University stands out as an excellent choice for aspiring medical students. With its rich academic heritage, state-of-the-art infrastructure, experienced faculty, and comprehensive curriculum, MSU offers a golden opportunity for those seeking a top-quality education.

In this blog, we will explore the compelling reasons why you shouldn't miss the chance to study MBBS at Mordovia State University and how the complexity of MBBS admission procedure in India makes it difficult for a deserving Indian medical aspirant to get into a best Indian medical college for pursuing the course of MBBS.

Recognized Academic Excellence

Mordovia State University has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence in the field of medicine. The university is recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI), World Health Organization (WHO), and other renowned international medical bodies. The curriculum at MSU follows international standards, ensuring that students receive a high-quality education that meets global medical requirements.

Modern Infrastructure and Facilities

MSU boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities that create an ideal environment for learning. The university's modern laboratories, well-equipped classrooms, and advanced medical equipment enable students to gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience. The library at MSU is stocked with a vast collection of medical books, journals, and research publications, providing students with extensive resources to support their studies.

Experienced and Qualified Faculty

At MSU, students benefit from a faculty of highly experienced and qualified professors who are experts in their respective fields. The faculty members are dedicated to imparting knowledge, nurturing critical thinking, and guiding students throughout their academic journey. Their expertise, combined with a student-centred teaching approach, fosters a supportive learning environment that helps students excel academically and professionally.

Extensive Clinical Exposure

Mordovia State University places great emphasis on clinical exposure, providing students with ample opportunities to gain practical experience in real medical settings. Through affiliations with top hospitals and healthcare institutions, MSU facilitates clinical rotations and internships, enabling students to observe and participate in various medical procedures and treatments. This exposure helps students develop essential clinical skills and gain firsthand experience in patient care.

Multicultural and Supportive Environment

MSU welcomes students from diverse backgrounds, creating a multicultural and inclusive learning environment. Interacting with peers from different countries fosters cross-cultural understanding, promotes teamwork, and prepares students for future collaborations in the global healthcare arena. The university also provides comprehensive support services, including accommodation, counselling, and extracurricular activities, ensuring that students have a fulfilling and enriching experience throughout their academic journey.

Affordability and Cost of Living

One of the significant advantages of studying MBBS at Mordovia State University is its affordability. The tuition fees and cost of living in Saransk, the city where the university is located, are comparatively lower than in many other countries. This makes MSU an attractive option for students seeking quality education at an affordable price, without compromising on the quality of instruction and infrastructure.

[sometimesrosy]

(b4 everything, I understand if you don't want to talk about it) About Kim Shum... I wasn't in the fandom when the ship wars were at its worse so I missed a lot, I know Bob Morley unfollowed her because of something she said but I can't find out what that something was, all I got was that someone saying that she said Bellamy had white male priviledge. Is there a screenshot of it? I don't want to assume anything without the full picture.

Okay. So clearly I have been holding onto this for a while, and I don’t like gossip, so there was another reason.

And I think I know what it is. 

As far as I can tell, Kim Shum DID say Bellamy had white privilege. And I totally understand why Bob would unfollow her. It makes sense. 

But I’ve got FEELINGS about that sort of racism, where people erase mixed race people’s identities for their own purposes.

See so here’s the thing. Bob is half filipino and half irish. And he looks it. I am half puerto rican and half white, and I look it too. And I’ve spent my WHOLE LIFE having other people tell me what i was, even when I tell them who I am, they decide they know what I am, and erase my identity and my voice to do so. People of all races have done this. White, Black, Latinx. Constantly. Sometimes I’ve been called white. Sometimes I’ve been called latina. I have even been called black, because hey, all POC are the same, right? (and I may be poc, and I did have a black great grandpa, but I know emphatically I do not live the black experience.)

It is undoubtably racist. 

It is no good.

But here’s the thing that I think fandom gets all tripped up over. 

We all. EVERY ONE OF US. exists in a racist society. We ALL have these racist ideas. And the less we are aware of our racist ideas, the more they can come out, because we don’t even know they are ideas, let alone racist. We just think that’s the way the world is. We think it’s truth. 

And there’s this THING about mixed race people, and also non-mixed people of less commonly seen minorities.

Our racist society doesn’t know they exist.

We know what black looks like. We know what white looks like. We know what asian looks like. We know what latino looks like.

And by and large, those appearances are clear cut and easy to see.

What gets us gummed up is when people don’t fit into those basic characteristics. Which happens all the time because race itself is a social construct. And you can white, black and native american all at once. I know this, because I am all those races. Which is why I call myself multi-cultural and  mixed race, not biracial.

Black people with light skin and green eyes. White people with olive skin. Asians with curls and freckles. Latinos with blonde hair. Never mind, say, native americans, or arabic people or jews or maoris or east indians, who are actually technically, as race defines people, caucasians. Crazy right? 

Our racist society puts people into the easy boxes, and if they don’t fit or refuse to stay in those boxes, we mock or erase them for not fitting the racist stereotypes of our culture.

So what am I saying here? 

I’m saying that Kim Shum said a racist, ignorant thing. But I don’t know if she’s learned since then. I don’t know if she’s aware of what she said and what she did. I don’t know. I don’t know her. 

I’m also saying that some of the exact same people who would hate Kim Shum for saying Bellamy had white privilege, have also told me that I was too white to speak for mixed race people, that latinos were white, that i was not allowed to speak over dark skinned people about being mixed race. So the exact  EXACT same people who say Kim Shum is a racist for erasing Bellamy and Bob’s asian heritage have ACTIVELY gone about erasing MY latina heritage and using that erasure to try and silence me. I’m not saying that some people do this. I’m saying SPECIFIC people in this fandom who rail against the writers being racist, are racist in EXACTLY the same way towards me, a mixed race POC.  And they say that I am racist because I talk about my race as if it has value. And say I am not POC enough to count. Because I am mixed. Like Bob. Who they love. And they will attack anyone who erases his race. While erasing mine. And if you think that’s just a personal thing because they don’t like me? Well, they did it to the actors, too. Refusing to EVER identify Ian/Kane as a half Latino man from Peru. Just as one glaring example of the fandom whitewashing mixed race actors/characters to fuel their agendas.

So I don’t talk to those people anymore. Just like I get why Bob would unfollow Kim. And I also keep an eye on what Kim says. She’s not my friend. And I don’t know her story.

But I do know that racism is insidious in our culture, and when we think we are immune from racism, because we ourselves are a minority, or we are liberal, or whatever, and we start speaking about other races as if we are experts, while not understanding what it means to be them? We run the risk of our own racism coming out and affecting other people in negative ways. Sometimes the racism is internalized. That’s some of the worst. Sometimes the racism is pointed towards “those people” over there. Sometimes we use racism to “prove our point” with some agenda or other. Pretty sure that Kim Shum was being a feminist and probably meant to be an ally to the LGBT community. just like the fandom was attacking racism in The 100, while erasing mixed race families and diminishing our existence. Kim and the fandom thought they were being righteous and defending groups who were oppressed. And they did so by throwing mixed race people under the bus. Because we aren’t “real.” Bellamy was not REALLY POC and neither was I. Therefore, they both decided we had white privilege that neither of us really experience, and we are fair game for erasure in their search for justice for their chosen minority. So like that’s fun. 

It’s especially fun that people will use mixed race people to support their agenda, until mixed race people disagree with them, then they will use their agenda to erase the mixed race people. See that’s the thing. We’re fun for racists to use us however they want. To support a liberal agenda. To support our race. To be sexy and exotic for their fantasies. To give a nice “flava” to our show without having to commit to a “real” minority. But when we speak up for ourselves? Well. Nope. We don’t count anymore. 

Now there’s a LOT to talk about in what the mixed race experience really is. And it’s different for everyone, and we COULD talk about colorism, there’s a lot to say about that. And we could talk about the awkward confluence of feminism and race. There’s a lot and it’s a good, important discussion.

But what we can’t do is say mixed race people are invalid.  Nope. Not allowed. 

[gimmetinnitus]

stream these :: Multicult + Philary + Prayer Group + Operator Music Band + Booji Boys + Oh Sees + Dots + Kriegshög + Blarf + Imperial Teen + Sui Zhen + Deadbeat Beat - https://gtgtgt.com/2YgfByd