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11/28/2025

Recently, the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying 462 people across 42 ships attempted to deliver humanitarian aid to the shores of Gaza before being illegally detained by Israel. Although the humanitarian mission was unable to complete its voyage, the activists were able to drop some bottles of aid into the sea with the hopes of it reaching the Gazan shores. Additionally, the attention that the Flotilla garnered from the Israeli army allowed Palestinian citizens to fish in their waters and feed their families for the first time in months.

"The flotilla wasn't only about aid. It was an attempt to break the international silence about Gaza's suffering, especially the fishermen, whose livelihoods symbolise the denial of basic economic rights," Ahed Ferwana, a political analyst from Gaza City, told TNA.”
Source: https://www.newarab.com/news/did-sumud-flotilla-give-gazas-fishermen-chance-fish

If you want to learn more about the differences between anti-seminitism and anti-Zionism, visit this article: https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/2023/11/09/antisemitism-dangerous/

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/29/new-poll-shows-plunging-us-public-support-for-israels-war-on-gaza
https://palestinecampaign.org/

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https://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4648386,00.html

https://palestinecampaign.org/campaigns/apartheid-off-campus/

https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/10/08/voices-from-the-palestine-solidarity-movement/

11/21/2025

Movember is about more than just facial hair, it’s also about men’s mental health, especially early in their development. Raising children is an act of revolution and it’s important to analyze how we are raising little boys and young men. There is a great need to decolonize the development of men rather than reinforcing toxic masculinity. We wanted to highlight the Dudes club and the Movember foundation this November. https://theconversation.com/dudes-club-and-movember-indigenous-men-taking-ownership-of-their-health-149597

https://us.movember.com/?home

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https://theconversation.com/dudes-club-and-movember-indigenous-men-taking-ownership-of-their-health-149597

https://us.movember.com/?home

https://menshealthmonth.org/

11/14/2025

It is a tumultuous time to be transgender in America. Several pieces of Anti-trans legislation have been passed into Texas and hundreds have been introduced across the country. These lawmakers want you to believe that being transgender is a new fad that is harmful, which couldn’t be further from the truth. Whether you’re Hijra, Kathoeys, Two Spirit or otherwise, trans folk have always been an important part of the world's history. Trans folks will not be forced back into the closet by restrictive legislation. Here are a few organizations providing legal support for trans people in Texas.
https://transtexas.org/

https://equalitytexas.org/

https://southernequality.org/tx/

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https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/how-entrepreneurs-are-designing-a-trans-inclusive-future-through-clothing

https://www.advocate.com/transgender/observing-transgender-awareness-week

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/08/22/transgender-texas-drivers-license/

11/07/2025

For Native American Heritage Month this year, we want to take a moment to honor Indigenous people, their history, traditions, and ongoing contributions.
We recognize the deep wisdom within Indigenous approaches to healing, community, and balance. We also acknowledge the resilience of Native communities and the importance of culturally sensitive mental health care that respects every individual’s story and identity.
As therapists, we’re committed to creating safe, inclusive spaces that honor all cultures and experiences. This month, and every month, we stand in gratitude and respect for the rich heritage of Native peoples.

We want to highlight Sean Sherman in particular. His experience as The Sioux Chef has helped connect so many to authentic Indigenous cuisine. Check out his website here! https://seansherman.com/
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https://www.today.com/life/holidays/when-is-native-american-heritage-month-rcna178125

http://nationaldaycalendar.com/november/native-american-heritage-month-november

https://seansherman.com/

10/31/2025

Wishing everyone a Happy Halloween! If you find yourself getting overwhelmed this spooky season, try the box breathing technique to rebalance and find your calm

10/24/2025

We want to acknowledge the change of the seasons by highlighting celebrations that are held around the world and across cultures. Comment below to share with us how you celebrate this time of year!
There is a lot of variety and also common themes that emerge across cultures for recognizing the season change.
To name as many of the holidays coming up as we can:
Yom Kippur
Diwali
Dussehra
Sukkot
Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah
Birth of Báb
Samhain and Halloween
All Saints Day
Dia de los Mu***os
Mawlid al-Nabi
Ashura

10/10/2025

“Decoloniality teaches us this: Your nervous system is not broken. It’s remembering. Your emotions are not disordered. They’re refusing to conform. The problem was never your pain. It was the system that called it ‘crazy.’” - Christian Ortiz, There have been themes emerging around the world including, the rise in Fascism, colonialism and activism, people speaking out, Gen Z showing up in huge numbers and causing significant changes (Nepal, Indonesia, Madagascar)
Citizens coming together and putting pressure on home country to have a united message against genocide.
UN put to the test to uphold original values from when it was created.
All countries are interconnected - this is an opportunity for us to connect to a larger global sentiment. Let’s gather as a community and have a collective voice centered around social justice.

Photo Description Addressing the complex hurdles to optimal mental health in Africa’s workplacesPhoto Description Supporters listen as Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, concedes the election, at Howard University in Washington, DC.
https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2025/country-chapters/united-states
Photo Description: In the auditorium of the SENA (National Service for Learning), about 500 people came to know and experience the power of Agnihotra. Dr. Humberto Lema, M.D. from the Medical Homa Center in Armenia opened this Festival of Healing.
https://homatherapy.org/festival-of-healing-in-armenia-quindio-colombia-south-america/

10/03/2025

As our country collectively struggles with the stories we pass down to future generations, we believe in the importance of preserving history, especially the stories that are being threatened with erasure. Here are some places to find consistent q***r history that will not be altered.

https://rainbowhistory.org/

https://www.glbthistory.org/digital-collections

https://icom.museum/en/news/making-sure-q***r-lives-are-not-forgotten-preserving-the-personal-histories-of-lgbtq-elders-through-the-q***r-legacies-project/

Photo Description A rainbow display at the Q***r Zine Archive Project, curated by QZAP interns Cole Lehto, Clementine Penner, and Kit Gordon in the summer of 2023. Courtesy of Q***r Zine Archive Project

Photo Description, a black and white image showcasing the archives at the Rainbow History Project Collection

Photo Description Q***r Legacies Project participant with photo and card from a former gay bar. Photo © Leandro Justen.

09/22/2025

In honor of Su***de Prevention Month, we wanted to highlight the work of indigenous researchers who are re-imagining what su***de prevention can look like for our communities through a decolonial lens.
The Center for Alaska Native Health Research (CANHR) has shifted the focus on su***de prevention programs from an individualized treatment modality focused on pathology and challenges to instead build upon community, strengths, and culturally aligned interventions. After conducting interviews with community members about their needs, a program was created called Qungasvik, a Yup’ik word meaning “toolkit,” which aims to reduce youth su***de risk by providing culturally grounded activities and learning.
“In the Yup’ik worldview, su***de is not a mental health disorder, and it’s not an individual affliction, it’s a disruption of the collective. And so the solution to su***de needs to be at the community level.”
Read more on the Qungasvik program here:
https://www.npr.org/2024/09/10/nx-s1-5100913/su***de-prevention-program-alaska-native-community-mental-health

Photo Descriptions: Sunrise view from the cemetery in Mountain Village, a community in Alaska's Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, the morning after Drake "Clayton" Wilde's burial. Wilde was only 19 years old when he died by su***de, following a number of local teens who have taken their lives in recent years.

Gideon Green (center) sings with a group of drummers at a Yup'ik dance practice in Hooper Bay that's been supported by Qungasvik. For Green, who has lost several close friends to su***de, the group has proven integral to his healing.

A river bisects the village of Nunapitchuk in Alaska's Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. Located along the Bering Sea, the Y-K Delta has the highest rates of su***de in the United States. It is one of the country's most remote regions, with no physical infrastructure connecting its villages to the national road system.
Brandon Kapelow

09/15/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Month 💙💜. If you’ve lost someone to su***de, please know you are not alone. Grief after su***de can feel isolating, confusing, and heavy with unanswered questions. There are resources and communities built to support survivors of loss, including the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention (AFSP), the Su***de Loss Survivors Support Group, and local peer-led groups.
It’s also important to recognize su***de contagion—the increased risk for others in a community after a loss. Talking openly, reducing stigma, and leaning on support can help keep us connected and safe. 💙
If you or someone you know is struggling, please call or text 988 (Su***de & Crisis Lifeline) for immediate support. You matter. Your story matters.
***dePreventionMonth
Resources:
https://988lifeline.org/help-yourself/loss-survivors/
https://allianceofhope.org/
https://www.taps.org/su***de

Photo Descpription Survivors of Su***de Loss
https://sprc.org/populations-settings-experiences-2/survivors-of-su***de-loss/

Photo Description Supporting someone experiencing grief and loss
https://griefline.org.au/resources/grief-and-loss-support/

Photo Description: Supporting Someone Who Is Grieving
https://www.grief.org.au/ga/ga/Content/Information-Sheets/Support-Someone-Who-Is-Grieving.aspx

09/08/2025

Check out our newest blog post on our website written by yours truly about the importance of joy in our protests

"The beauty of Kpop Demon Hunters stems from the fact that there’s no one solid allegory to be seen in it. Anybody from a marginalized identity can find the social interactions they’ve experienced and thought patterns they’ve run into represented here... These moments of joy are instrumental in our fight against the world's struggles and I’m so glad art like this is persisting today so that we never forget what we’re fighting for."

Photo Description: These Utahns protested police violence by dancing through neighborhoods. Was it a success?
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2021/01/03/these-utahns-protested/

Photo Description: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Takes On Real K-Pop Idol Pressure
https://rollingstonephilippines.com/culture/film-tv/kpop-demon-hunters-idol-pressure/

09/05/2025

Protesting is powerful—and it’s also demanding on your body, safety, and spirit. ✊🏽💜
If you’re engaging in protests, here are ways to support yourself:
🟥 Know your rights — Carry a “red card” (ACLU & NLG provide templates) to assert your right to remain silent and request a lawyer.
🛡️ Stay safe — Go with a buddy, wear comfortable clothing, bring water, and write an emergency contact on your arm.
🧠 Protect your mental health — Protesting can be emotionally heavy. Take breaks, check in with your feelings, and allow yourself time to rest after.
🌱 Sustain hope — Change takes time. Surround yourself with community, celebrate small wins, and remember—you are not alone in this movement.
Caring for yourself is part of the resistance. 💜

Photo Description: The Importance of Self-Care for Activists https://lawatthemargins.com/selfcareforactivists-08072019/

Photo Description: Self-Care for Activists: 8 Practices for Young Adults
https://www.newportinstitute.com/resources/mental-health/self-care-activists/
Photo Description: Origins of self-care and why activists and advocates need to practice it
https://www.communitysolutions.com/resources/origins-of-self-care-and-why-activists-and-advocates-need-to-practice-it

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