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Okay if you’re having a MRI and you have a covid safe mask - they are about to gaslight about infections.
I just got asked if I have TB (which?) then they said, “well take your mask off”
Obvs some anti Blackness but I had the documentation with me about the make of the mask
I think I’m going to make an infographic with some masking/covid misunderstands
But I’m going to burst peoples bubbles and you lot need to be CAREFUL wearing foundation with masks.
UM?!
why are we celebrating Taylor Swift for being “covid safe” with “clean air”?
Oh my god, everyone get a grip. They should not be hosting superspreaders - period
She is a white celebrity who is responsible for environmental welfare
@WrittenByHanna
You know what makes me sad about Tupac, when I was younger people said to me that Tupac was a crazy rambling man but he’s talking the truth. Wow
Tbh a lot of those "omg why is everyone sick?" is PR. Damage control. Because when they maybe lose a family member or become sick themselves.
Stop feigning innocence.
So yeah, bring the docs with you and stand your ground.
Be problematic but alas, they’ve mostly left me alone
(Now there was a miscommunication with the docs so they’re trying to figure out if I’m even eligible…)
PLEASE SHARE:
Is anyone attending a protest? If you need masks, please let me know and I’ll get them delivered to your door. The blue masks are not going to protect you well.
Also:
@BeeBabs
The weird one I’ve had. This dude asked ME to not speak to him. I was like BET. Blocked.
Next thing you know he’s in my Facebook messenger trying to do up niceties. 😕
That nice.
I got threatened with the police and security to take mine off.
I got told I’d lose my job if I didn’t
I’ve had many medical procedures where I’ve had to take mine off and me asking the doctor to mask…guess what, I got threatened with security 🙂[slight smile]
I say this without judgement at all.
I’m aware that everyone has different Covid risk levels but learning about what everyone is willing to risk is making me realise I may be on the very precautious end.
To this day, I have not unmasked around anyone even if they’re Covid safe
No because let’s talk about it. Organisers are doing a HUGE disservice by disabling their attendees. Participating in eugenics by being unmasked and no covid plan.
There needs to be a huge discussion with accessibility
URGENT: my mutual
@uhitscat
has been institutionalised for having Long COVID
They need to escape their abusive home living environment so if you can either share or donate, please do:
I really think we need replace “people who look like me” politics with “people who are structurally positioned like me”. “Looks like me” alone obscures way too much about class, as well as access to opportunities and resources.
Yay Christina Applegate, a disabled woman with MS gets a standing ovation. If she were to get infected, she’d be at risk of a worsening or condition or she could die.
But yay standing ovation.
A lot of these Clean Air “saviours” or “business” people sure do get upset at the slightest hint of possible criticism.
Suddenly it’s, “YOU POORS ARE DOING CANCEL CULTURE AND SHOULD BE GRATEFUL I EVEN TRY”.
Actually on top of that, THE MASK NEEDS TO FIT. Gaps, is not a well fitting mask.
A way around it is to do some deep breaths, huffs, so you figure out if there’s gaps on your mask
You know what I’m gonna take this a step further:
A lot of lighter skinned people and non-Black people actively steal/repeat work from darker skinned women and showcase it as their own.
Then when it’s brought up - it’s “bitterness”. 🙄
Dark skinned black women are not afforded the space to show anger in the same way as lighter skinned women. This is often why when it comes to social commentary we see the same faces over and over.
Lotta people use desirability politics to choose their "friends." That's why they be lookin' quintuplets in their group pics. They be havin' friendship casting calls. 🙃
@EsteeBlu
I really get it, but for us disabled working/under class lot, we're not even allowed to leave (a lot of countries don't allow disabled people to migrate).
We're just stuck here fam. 🫠
@k1llstreakz
“She believes she’s immunocompromised”🤨 that’s a smelly sentence!
Look if I can get the only person who’s doing the actual procedure to mask, I’d be sort of happy. Otherwise I’m not getting it done☹️
I’m going to be this person but follow me.
COVID is STILL causing devastating the public. My family lost someone last week due to COVID.
And if the government, the general public acknowledged that people are still suffering. If precautions were implemented then…
(And I think it’s why I think a lot of the clean air orgs, event organisers are a bit misguided because those little slips, like the performer not masking, food and drink etc. could cost someone more marginalised than you big time).
I disagree as a disabled person who requires home care. This is exactly how covid has found its way into my home multiple times. My carer takes precautions but also participates in whatever high risk activities she’s decided in her head are safe, and that puts me in danger.
Nothing sad about exploring your interests, it's sad because fitness and diet culture is built on anti-fatness. (ask me how I know)
And tbh a LOT of that content is borderline dangerous for several reasons.
So yeah, do what you want, but just know that's what you're promoting
I am so fucking proud of the protestors at Honor Oak Pub. I am sorry someone got hurt and please donate to help them continue to support the trans people in South London.
Today is the 1 year anniversary of me moving out by myself. I’m so proud of me for getting here.
Although there’s been some DEFINITE ups and downs, I am happier than I’ve ever been.
You wouldn’t know this but disabled COVID safe musicians have been trying to signal the touring industry is not sustainable due to high sickness, costs etc.
Ask us how us shielding musicians are coping.
You wouldn’t know it publicly, but nearly every single famous indie musician I know has a day job, or does something like film/commercial music to pay for their touring. Only exceptions are artists who can play solo and are proximate to genres w/ healthy-ish infrastructure
Are you a COVID Safe performer? Have you lost work or stopped working altogether due to the lack of accessibility?
I'm looking to work with a maximum of 10 visual artists to be part of the Burden Music Video!
I deleted my website because it was hosted by Wix.
A few people told me that it wasn’t on the “official list” but one, it is…
But also, it’s important to watch your consumption. Regardless.
True but I don’t think it’s fair to get mad at people for reacting to being entirely dismissed. If you looked at other tweets, people were being specific about who was saying what. It feels a little ableist to say “hey, you’re derailing a movement” for not wanting to get sick.
This is crucial context.
I myself carelessly shared these tweets without considering the vagueness of the allegations.
Large DC actions are a complex mix of performance and precision, involving a mix of orgs with varying perspectives and preparations.
Specificity is critical.
This why idgaf that people are going to concerts, taking trips and just saying eff it. Because it’s legit the only thing keeping people from going fully insane. Run the credit card up idc. Climate change and covid gon kill us before you get to pay it back anyway
This is the type of nonchalant attitude that had niggas playing “ignorant” when
#SurvivingRKelly
came out, meanwhile some of these niggas had worked with him as recently as 2015….like that nigga with his lil Number
#5
hats.
'After struggling to afford rent, my husband and I went camping for an entire year with our two children, and changed our lives for the better,' writes
@jenandsim
🧵
Before bed: we need to demand PCR testing. Now. I think we know RATS are unreliable at best (which means test regularly like 3-4 times a week, everyday if exposed).
But we cannot continue to be living in uncertain. We need FREE PCR testing. Now
Schools opening during Covid is borderline genocidal. You’re telling me that children who aren’t vaccinated are all going into a crowded place and everyone is like “fuck it”.
Protect these kids. But society never cared about them. Right?!
I don’t think diet culture ever left. I haven’t thought about it fully yet but the fact that we have people like Jameela who derail a fat lib movement, it was thought COVID be stopped by being “fit” so fat people were thrown under the bus.
This is a great article that puts what I've been feeling creeping up on us for a while into really good words. Pretty much as soon as everyone started wearing jelly shoes and bootcut jeans again, I was fearing a diet culture comeback.
Any tips for having an endoscopy during these COVID times (especially with the
#NHS
not masking)?
Should I call before and say “hey wear a mask please?”
And remember I’m Black to take that into consideration😭
On compassion, exclusion, Covid caution & the rise of denialism & ableism. A 🧵. I’ve got a friend who I’ve known for years - long before Covid. This friend knows about my health issues & knows they pre-date the pandemic. In the before times she would avoid visiting if sick /1
Covid safe friends I found out this morning that this mask is MRI safe!! The Vitacore CAN99 9500 with head straps.
It uses aluminum in the nose piece (which is fine in MRI machines).