Amanullah De Sondy @desondy Twitter profile

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Amanullah De Sondy

3 years

On Feb 18th 2010, I was on a bus going home from teaching at Ithaca College, USA when I was told my Dad had passed away in Glasgow. A few months earlier, he was at my PhD graduation at Glasgow Uni. In loving memory, a painting I commissioned by the Clonmel artist, Gearóid Hally.

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

3 years

Sex 'emerged in ancient Scottish lake'. Scientists believe they’ve discovered the origin of sex. A fish called Microbrachius dicki is the first known animal to stop reproducing by spawning & instead mate by having sex 385 million yrs ago in Scotland.

Sex 'emerged in ancient Scottish lake'

The first animals to copulate were small fish that lived 385 million years ago in what is now Scotland, a study suggests.

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

3 years

Shamrock Bhangra for #StPatricksDay balle balle ho gai! Punjabis in Ireland! Wah ji wah!

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

2 years

Many Irish people of colour are tired & don’t want to stand up to this narrative that being Irish is equated with whiteness or American Irish diaspora. Enough! This is our home. We are Irish. We contribute to this beautiful country. Ireland is inclusive. We ain’t shutting up! ☘️

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

2 years

Proudly Muslim. Proudly Scottish. Proudly Pakistani. Proudly Irish. The responses to my tweets tonight will not silence my pride. I made Cork home in 2015. I’ve fought societal and institutional racism with the strength and courage taught to me by Pakistani parents, esp my Mum!

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

2 years

I’m Muslim. An immigrant from Scotland to Ireland. I’m Irish. My Mum & Dad arrived from Pakistan in the 50s and spent their entire life paying their taxes & being proud, active citizens of Glasgow. I’ve made Cork home. Europe is diverse, not only Christian. I’m not your other! ✊🏾

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

2 years

A special day! Irish passport arrived in post. I’m #Irish ! The blessings of my #Pakistani parents who made #Glasgow home in 1950/60s. Holding a British and Irish passport is their hard work in leaving their homeland to give our family a dazzling mix of identities. 🇮🇪 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇵🇰

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

2 years

When high profile Brits or Americans get their Irish citizenship our national media goes doolally! Since yesterday, I’ve been piled on by racists. Is this because I’m not white? Wrong type of Irish? Or I’m not American diaspora? This tweet celebrates my fellow non-white Irish! 😘

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

2 years

Thank you darlings for so much love on becoming officially Irish. I left South Beach Miami, surrendering my green card, to take up a job at UCC in 2015. Worried at first but it’s been a great move for me. Ireland is changing dramatically. The diversity within is speaking up!❤️✊🏾

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@desondy

3 years

In the last 24 hrs, I’ve been told to go back to Saudi Arabia, Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Scotland. That I’m an ungrateful immigrant in Ireland. I’ve been called Islamophobic slurs & told I don’t belong in Cork. I stand strong with all my privileges & worry for the vulnerable.

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@desondy

2 years

It is unacceptable for Garda to tell me that my emotions might be running high and in a day or two I might not want to pursue this. It is unacceptable for Garda to tell me that as I’m a head of a department this might be why I’m getting this response. @gardainfo @HMcEntee

Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

2 years

A handwritten letter sent to my university office telling me to leave Ireland. This Irish racism is exhausting and scary. “You were not dropped here in chains! If you don’t like it here you can f*** off back to where you … and take a hundred thousand other invaders with you”

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@desondy

2 years

Highlighting this ❤️ letter from @HMcEntee . It’s a special day! I’m #Irish ! It acknowledges delays, the pandemic, encouragement to raising my voice in active citizenship, confidence in multiple identities to homelands & to share my fabulousness in diverse fabric of rich Ireland!

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

2 years

Two minutes? Haud yer wheesht. Born and raised in Glasgow. Proud Pakistani. Proud Irish. I wore the Hebridean Heather tartan at my PhD graduation at University of Glasgow with great pride! Oh here’s me looking fabulous in that kilt!

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@paulpol9040

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@desondy Talk about cultural appropriation. You were in Scotland for 2 minutes & now you have a kilt.🤣 Why not just wear western clothing or pants like your father.

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

2 years

Here we go… it’s been tough keeping this a big secret! @RTEOne @Tommedian #TommyTiernanShow

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

2 years

Proudly Muslim. Proudly Scottish. Proudly Pakistani. Proudly Irish. The responses to my tweets last night will not silence my pride. I made Cork home in 2015. I’ve fought societal and institutional racism. Numpties have tried to chase me out for years. Ireland is diverse.✊🏾

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

10 months

Sinéad inspired queer Muslims globally through this simple act of love and defiance. She redefined conversion and didn’t fit the neat boxes of religion and theology. ‘Sinéad O’Connor wears rainbow top with traditional hijab on Good Morning Britain’

Sinéad O’Connor wears rainbow top with traditional hijab on Good Morning Britain

Sinéad O'Connor donned a rainbow top alongside her hijab during an appearing on Good Morning Britain on Monday, September 16.

www.thepinknews.com

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

4 years

In a twist to the history of the Irish 'Godless Colleges', I’ve been appointed as Head of the Study of Religions Department @UCC today. Joined this great university 5yrs ago, a lot is changing in Ireland. I’m announcing this because ‘heads’ don’t usually look like me. Onwards.

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

3 years

The wedding in Cork was amazin! I love the bride & groom tae bits but I had to explain why I’m wearing a kilt!? where my parents are from?! where I grew up!? where this & where that! Seriously? I’m tired of this crap! I’m Scottish. I’m Pakistani. I live in Cork. Deal with it! 🙄

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

3 years

I am not a terrorist. I’m a head of department at University College Cork and senior academic who contributes to Irish society in every way possible. Sadly I have to say this out loud a lot because I’m consistently questioned about my existence here in Ireland. I wonder why?

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

2 years

I’ve triggered fragile Irish identity of some who are spending far too much time sending me hateful emails. “You’ll never be Irish. This will never be your home!” Eejits telling me I’ll be made to leave. Oh and I’m the focus of deep prayer by real Europeans & Christian Irish! 🙄

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

2 years

Irish LGBTQ+ people of colour, Muslims must be protected during this difficult time for us all. We stand in solidarity in Ireland against homophobia & must counter the narrow minds of those taking this opportunity to amplify racism, Islamophobia & anti-immigrant sentiments.

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

2 years

Yes, I’m very angry tonight. I’m sick to my core of every day racism that we black, asian & minority ethnic folks are expected to suck up & not react to. I want to be Irish in an Ireland where our pain is acknowledged & structural change allows us to enjoy our feckin weekends! ✊🏾

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

2 years

I've been sent & tagged on posts on twitter with Leo Varadkar since I was on #TommyTiernanShow . These are not funny and frankly racist. Please do not share them. I do not find them funny. Watch my interview and let's counter racism in Ireland with love.

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

5 years

I received a horrible voice message on my university office phone today calling me a "scumbag, a terrorist" who "must stop lecturing the Irish on how they should live their life" and the most chilling "I hope you are executed". This will be reported to @GardaTraffic

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

3 years

Cork is always fun! Love this city. #Ireland

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@desondy

3 years

Tonight’s email tells me I’ll never be Irish, gibberish about what I’ve done to Jews and that’s why I’m here in Cork to rule the world. I will report every racist, Islamophobic rant you send to me to Garda National Diversity & Integration Unit. Hate will never win in Ireland.

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@desondy

2 years

This is the #Ireland that makes me extremely proud to be Irish! We will counter homophobia, racism and Islamophobia. Love more! I have never heard an Imam say their mosque is a safe space. Thank you @DrUmarAlQadri @IMPIC_ie #RamadanMubarak

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@Seamusdo

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A moment which captures a new and inclusive Ireland, challenging racism and anti Muslim sentiment.

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@desondy

2 years

My heart goes out to all the LGBTQ+ Muslims who may be spending this Eid alone. Some are separated from not just their family but Mosques that revolve around narrow views of family. I send you all a massive hug. You are loved. You are #love . God is love. #Eid Mubarak. 🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

6 months

Thanks to all who checked in to see if I’m ok. I left the St. Andrew’s Day event this evening and walked to Dublin Heuston train station. It was impossible to get a taxi. Horrible scenes. Distressing. A kind person told me to get home safe. On the train back to Cork. #DublinRiots

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

8 months

"If you can make someone happy by calling them ‘they’, then do it! It’s not hard." # via @HuffPostUKEnt

Miriam Margolyes Makes Plea For Solidarity With Trans And Gender Non-Conforming Communities

The Bafta winner has revealed what led to a change of heart after initially being "irked" by singular "they" pronouns.

www.huffingtonpost.co.uk

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Amanullah De Sondy

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4 years

A 100-year-old man has raised more than £60,000 for coronavirus victims by setting out to walk 100 laps of his garden while fasting for #Ramadan .

Man, 100, raises £60,000 for coronavirus victims while fasting for Ramadan

Dabirul Islam Choudhury, 100, set out to fundraise £1,000 after being inspired by war veteran Colonel Tom Moore - but hit his target within just a few hours.

metro.co.uk

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

2 years

Dear Irish Media, Plz read my twitter timeline before calling me on distractions. Newly minted Irish who are white don’t get hateful threatening emails & messages. This is racism. Anti-racism needs action from all - silence from leaders is siding with oppressor. Yours,lovingly ☘️

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@desondy

3 years

When I received a death threat to my university phone at University College Cork, I couldn’t sleep for weeks, month, I still wake up with nightmares. We must make our Irish universities anti-racist. I don’t want anyone to feel the distress and worry I live through every day. ✊🏾

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2 years

Thanks for the love after #TommyTiernanShow last night. I did this to say it again: Ireland welcomes all, a place of differences & loud voices! I wanted those who don't fit neat boxes to know yer valued. Scottish/UK friends askin, it's here to watch: @UCC

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

1 year

Ireland to return mummified remains and sarcophagus to Egypt. All of the artefacts being returned by the University College Cork (UCC) date from between 100AD and 975BC.

Ireland to return mummified remains and sarcophagus to Egypt

University College Cork plans to hand over the objects, which also include a sarcophagus, in 2023.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

4 years

Singer Sinéad O’Connor lent her support to RTÉ's 'Shine your Light' campaign to bring the Irish public together in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. #ShineYourLight 🕯

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@desondy

3 years

Flying whilst Muslim is back! Landed at Dublin only to be profiled asking for a lot more information from me than a line of white travellers. A condescending, louder, more pronounced questioning as if to ask if I spoke English. I did question why me?but of course it’s “random”!

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

3 years

Are you tired of hearing about racism?

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@desondy

2 years

All our inequalities are connected. I pray during this #Ramadan that we Irish are able to call out and stand in action against Islamophobia, racism, homophobia, misogyny, transphobia and all discrimination that kills us. We cannot act against one & not the other. Ireland for all.

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@desondy

2 years

Please check in with your black, asian and minority ethnic folks - there is a rise in racism in Ireland last few days. There is worry and concern by parents for their kids experiencing racism. Racism damages individuals. We are better than this in Ireland. Let’s be anti-racist.

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@desondy

2 years

Ireland: First Irish black woman to be called to the bar honoured at Cork City Hall. Cynthia Olan from Mahon was honoured at a reception in the Lord Mayor’s Chambers in City Hall after qualifying as a barrister with the Honourable Society of King’s Inns

First Irish black woman to be called to the bar honoured at Cork City Hall

Cynthia Olan from Mahon was honoured at a reception in the Lord Mayor’s Chambers in City Hall today after qualifying as a barrister with the ...

www.echolive.ie

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

4 years

The Iranian short film (just over 1 min) that won an award at the Luxor Film Festival. ❤️ and 🌹

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

4 years

Please hold my brother in your thoughts & prayers. He’s having a tough time just now with our dear sister in law dying recently. Sadly he’s had to be taken into care for mental health in Glasgow. Keeping upbeat here in Cork. Mum is strong as ever, bless her. Love more folks.

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

2 years

I’m not very good at taking selfies but tonight Mum told me I need to start because my “nieces and nephews take them all the time”. That’s me telt! Here’s an attempt.

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@desondy

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A handwritten letter sent to my university office telling me to leave Ireland. This Irish racism is exhausting and scary. “You were not dropped here in chains! If you don’t like it here you can f*** off back to where you … and take a hundred thousand other invaders with you”

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@desondy

2 years

I don’t think we truly understand the amount of racism that is silently endured by people of colour in Ireland because they fear being singled out or being gaslighted into thinking they’re the problem. We share, we cry and we strengthen each other for another day. Stay strong! ✊🏾

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@desondy

2 years

Thank u to the many who reported hateful responses to me. I’ll say it again. Proudly Muslim. Proudly Scottish. Proudly Pakistani. Proudly Irish. I will not be afraid to say this loudly. Those who understand identities through a white supremacist lens embolden our Irish inclusion!

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@desondy

2 years

Racism is rampant in Ireland. It is driving folks out of Ireland. You can say it in whatever way you want but this is the reality. We must work harder to make Irish society anti-racist but without strong hate crime legislation and naming the issues - it is not Céad Míle Fáilte!

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@desondy

2 years

Tonight I sleep with messages from my nieces saying I should leave Ireland, messages from my nephews saying I need to add extra security to my house, my sisters telling me they love me, my brothers telling me to stay strong against morons. I love you Ireland but I’m exhausted.

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

1 year

President of #Ireland condemns #racism in St Patrick's Day message 🇮🇪 “Whether we are Irish by birth or Irish by choice, we are all part of a rich and vibrant global community that is bound together by a shared love of life” ☘️ @PresidentIRL

President condemns racism in St Patrick's Day message

President Michael D Higgins has highlighted and condemned racism in his message to mark St Patrick's Day.

www.rte.ie

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@desondy

1 year

“Stay curious and go on to be radical!” Brilliant advice from @PresidentIRL Michael D. Higgins who visited us @UCC today with Sabina Higgins & @presidentmt H.E. Dr George Vella and Mrs Miriam Vella. Thank you for spreading the love, President. 🇮🇪 ☘️

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@desondy

3 years

I agree but this scares me, a lot. As a person of colour living in Cork, to see this banner held so boldly in Ireland leaves me & many others feeling worried. Racism must be countered in Irish society. Ireland must make clear that we are a country for all - equally & inclusively.

@[email protected] 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦🇮🇪🇵🇸

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What a sorry sock full of gobshites.

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

2 years

It is #Eid Eve! And it’s my Mum’s birthday! My Mum gave me everything. A talented seamstress whose eye for a fine stitch gave me colours at every Eid! The Mum who once sewed me a purple velvet pantsuit when I was about 10! Here’s a few colours from past Eids. Love more this Eid.

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@desondy

3 years

The person who just emailed me with this veiled threat, “someone other than me is making a record of the harmful things you're saying, and I'm not sure they intend to be as understanding with you as I am.” Islamophobia and racism is unacceptable. I know Ireland stands with me.

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

5 years

“British Muslims are launching their first ever pride festival at a time when the community is ‘under attack more than ever’. @ImaanLGBTQ festival hopes to celebrate what it means to be LGTBQI & Muslim & how they don’t have to choose between identities.”

British Muslims launch first ever pride festival

The solidarity follows ongoing anti-LGBT education protests outside primary schools in Birmingham.

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Amanullah De Sondy

@desondy

1 year

Eid Mubarak - Peace and Love ❤️ Great to be in Glasgow with my darling Mum & family.

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@desondy

28 days

There are close to 100,000 Muslims in Ireland. This is a significant day for the practitioners of the 2nd largest religion, after Christianity. I am disgusted with the hateful messages on this post and those directly messaging me to tell me to leave Ireland. Eid Mubarak with 🫶🏾

UCC Ireland

@UCC

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“Muslims globally are celebrating this great day, feasting with food, with friends, with family.” Eid Mubarak to everybody celebrating from Dr Amanullah De Sondy @desondy and all of us at UCC. #EidAlFitr #EidMubarak 🌙

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4 years

There’s still fight in me yet to stay in Cork. And there’s been many who have tried to get rid of me, I tell ya!

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@desondy

3 years

Most of my students tell me that I’m the first Muslim they’ve ever met in Ireland. Yet they have defined ideas about both Islam and Muslims. Let that sink in. We are fed all sorts of images of people through tv, film, media...we live them out, in stereotypes and often prejudices.

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The brilliant @MaryLouMcDonald with a strong statement that Irish society is inclusive, that our diversity is cherished and solidarity with Muslims against Islamophobia, speaking at today’s #EidAlAdha prayers at @CrokePark . A beautiful #EidMubarak in #Ireland .

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3 years

I’ve experienced racism in Ireland since 2015. I believe it’s because my senior university appointment challenged racists. I’m beginning to accept that this trauma may linger forever. Please don’t tell me how I’m supposed to behave to find strength & peace. Meghan is my hero! ✊🏾

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@desondy

4 years

Rest in peace, Dr Ali. A huge loss not just to our Muslim communities but wider Irish society to which you were a selfless source of light, hope and care - to the many patients at a number of hospitals during this pandemic. A sad day. Thoughts and prayers with family. 🤲🏾 🕯

RTÉ News

@rtenews

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"He's been an outstanding doctor and the best dad we could have asked for” – Samar Fatima Ali, daughter of Dr Syed Waqqar Ali, pays tribute to her father. Dr Ali died after contracting Covid-19 and spending three months in ICU | More:

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Things I learnt from Mum on her visit to Cork. Dad worked at a weather station in Iran. Dad came to UK from Pakistan on a bus. Mum was sad the first year she moved to UK in 1969. Dad lived in a flat that had a “day shift” & “night shift”. Mum is beacon of Pakistani & Scottish.

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We have all the diversity right here in Ireland. We’ve just failed to give them platforms, opportunity & seeing them as equally Irish. I’ll say it again - your Pakistani Dr has been given less credit for contributing to Irishness than an Irish American who’s never set foot here.

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Humbled to read President @UCC @johbees announcement that I will be honoured with the 'Exceptional Citizen Award' at tomorrow's ceremony. I dedicate this award to my parents, Nasim and Inayat who came to the UK from Pakistan - to all our immigrant parents, you rock! Thank you.

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3 years

The comments coming from racists in Ireland are sickening. We need leadership from our politicians to make clear that if you live in Ireland - you’re Irish! We bend over backwards to Irish diaspora with little solidarity for those who’ve made Ireland their home. Enough already!

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2 years

If you’re in Ireland, please contact your local Cllrs, TDs, Senators & MEPs to highlight the blatant racism at borders. We stand with Ukraine. We oppose a white supremacist idea of European identity. Journalists must do better and treat war equally as unacceptable and barbaric.

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God bless my Indian neighbours who send me #Iftar food during #Ramadan There is a better, more loving world out there. It’s with our neighbours who invite you to Pakora parties & offer you head massages to destress! This is #Cork ! A dazzling mix of cultures & traditions. #Ireland

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3 years

It’s my Mum, Nasim’s birthday. Her name means ‘morning dew’, ‘breeze’. Mum grew up in Kaurpur, Sialkot, Pakistan & ended up in Townhead, Glasgow. In awe of her resilience, her strength. From Buffalo farming to seamstress, Mum taught us everything. Happy Birthday Ammi, thank you.

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The advice from white folks is, keep your head down & don’t react to racism. How is this even possible? It reminds me of my Dad’s advice growing up in Glasgow. It’s continuous suffering, pain, trauma & second class citizenship. It’s unacceptable in modern Ireland. Speak up!

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3 years

Everyone tells me I’m brave but I’m not. I cry a lot. I doubt myself. I’m not a normal academic -God knows what that is! But this week I got a lovely message from President @johbees - “Stay Strong!” Here I am cooking my Mum’s Pakistani Punjabi chicken in Cork & stayin’ strong! ✊🏾

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Badge of distinction: Meet the first Sikh in Ireland’s Garda Reserves. New reserve gardaí attested this week made up of 37 men and 32 women

Badge of distinction: Meet the first Sikh in the Garda Reserves

New reserve gardaí attested this week made up of 37 men and 32 women

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I’m pleased to announce, I’ve reached an informal resolution to my complaint this week on institutional racism. I’m making this public because too many minorities suffer silently in Irish universities with no resolution. A long & exhausting process since I joined UCC in 2015. 1/3

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Cork vigil in memory of Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee. Beautiful words of love and solidarity. Bishop Lucey Park packed as Cork stands firm against homophobia, racism, Islamophobia and all forms of discrimination.

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3 years

We’re a changed Ireland celebrating #StPatricksDay 2021. An Ireland that celebrates EVERYONE who’s made Ireland home. We’re a nation building our Irishness in the biggest & brightest tent of nationalism. We are proud of our diaspora. Let’s build bridges. Love more. No to racism.

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2 years

Look out for LGBT+ people of colour in Ireland next few days. Irish queer communities only just started discussions on racism - connecting homophobia & Islamophobia essential. I fear, sadly my thoughts back from the Orlando shooting are back in discussion.

Opinion | LGBT Muslims do exist, and they are grieving. It’s time for acceptance.

I’ve spent more than a decade researching Islamic masculinities. We can no longer go on without accepting every Muslim of every sexuality.

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It took quite a few days but Irish media has finally covered this news. Racism in Ireland: Simone Biles contacts black girl not given medal during Gymnastics Ireland event

Simone Biles contacts black girl not given medal during Gymnastics Ireland event

Ms Biles, who is widely lauded as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time, was not alone in condemning the actions seen in the video, with many people criticizing the official’s actions on social...

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Sadly the killing of Aidan and Michael unites us in mourning. Our Irish identity stands firm to counter homophobia, racism and Islamophobia. This is a significant moment in our queer history in Ireland where we stood together to affirm that all our inequalities are connected 🕯

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I’m in Glasgow attending a big family memorial dinner. It’ll be a tough day. If you’re the praying type, say a wee prayer for my Dad. Born in Sialkot, Pakistan, arrived in Glasgow in 1952. A loving Dad and known to his corner shop customers in Shawlands as Willie. Miss you dearly

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On Feb 18th 2010, I was on a bus going home from teaching at Ithaca College, USA when I was told my Dad had passed away in Glasgow. A few months earlier, he was at my PhD graduation at Glasgow Uni. In loving memory, a painting I commissioned by the Clonmel artist, Gearóid Hally.

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The brilliant @Minceirbeoir opens with common concerns of Travellers and Muslims and the need for marginalised communities to build coalitions. Strongly advocating we counter Traveller hate, Islamophobia, Homophobia and all forms of hate. A beautiful #EidMubarak in #Ireland

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Irish Muslim kids at this morning’s #EidAlAdha prayers sing the #Irish national anthem at Croke Park, the headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), to send out a beautiful cheer and smile to all. #EidMubarak

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Walking home from gym, I saw a Mum forcing her son, as you do, (prob a UCC student) to take some cash, he reluctantly accepted, she gave him hug and kiss. So moved I was, a lump in my throat thinking about when I’d see my Mum in Glasgow again. Difficult days ahead. Love more.

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Thank you to vast majority of folks who sent me good wishes and love on becoming Irish. I’m shocked and disgusted at the few narrow-minded, racist, Islamophobes who we must continue to counter with a broader, more inclusive understanding of being Irish. No to hate in Ireland. 1/3

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As a British citizen, I’m deeply saddened that the UK leaves the European Union today. I feel very European - with roots in Scotland, Pakistan and now in Ireland. I submitted my application for Irish citizenship by naturalisation a few months ago. European diverse identities!

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Happy New Year 2022 darlings! Let’s all spread more love in the new year and kisses! 💋

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Mum’s saag ghosht (spinach and lamb curry) and hand buttered roti is delicious! Cherishing these moments in Glasgow before returning to Cork soon.

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May your #Ramadan be blessed and loving. #RamadanMubarak from Sula 🐈 and me. #CatsOfCork

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3 years

Irish Twitter commenting on USA tonight need to start using the term used pretty clearly tonight on CNN...white supremacy. Racism is real. It’s unfolding right in front of us and our friends in the USA are naming it as such so why are we still unable to name this for what it is?

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I feel extremely blessed to be at a Irish university where senior leadership acknowledge not only that racism exists but of white privilege. A huge step forward. After a meeting today, I drove home in tears of joy that maybe… just maybe we might stamp out racism in Ireland. ✊🏾

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There is NO neutral position on racism

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Every time I go to my office I see the security alarm button all because an Irish terrorist decided to target me in 2019. Since that day my life changed. It was my calling for change - for every black, asian & minority ethnic staff/student who is the target of racism in Ireland.

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I’m tired but not giving up on responding to racist, Islamophobic hate. Every single day. I speak up on enhancing Ireland as a diverse & inclusive country. I’m a head of a dept at an Irish university so I cannot imagine what others without my platform or privilege live through.

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Together we can fight hate in our beautiful Ireland.

Lecturer warns of anti-Muslim ‘network’ after anonymous threats

UCC academic Amanullah De Sondy says caller told him: ‘I hope you are executed’

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A 24-year-old black man who was once told by a teacher "people like you don’t become barristers" has qualified as a legal professional and been called to the bar.

Black lawyer was told ‘people like you don’t become barristers’

Figures show around 3.2% of members of the bar are from black and ethnic backgrounds.

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Offensive. Shocking. We must counter these ridiculous statements with equality, diversity and inclusion. I am proud, equally - of my Scottish and Pakistani identity. Now living in Ireland, I’d like to believe that a hurley can bridge our worlds closer.

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My mum, born in Sialkot Pakistan in 1945 (approx because there is no birth certificate) refuses to sit in a box and tells the Dublin waiter that she’s been in Glasgow for over 50 years and adds “I’m like yer granny”. The colours of identity are pure dead brilliant! 🫶🏾

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Thank you to my university colleague who sent these delicious Cork chocolates to cheer me up. It’s been a horrible week but racists in Ireland - you will never win. Eat chocolate, spread the smiles and look after each other. Love wins.

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In the face of hate with the most absolutely ridiculous responses to #EidAlAdha in #Ireland , the vast, vast majority of you beautiful Irish folks have said #EidMubarak . I woke up wishin I wiz in Glasgow with ma family , I’m now grateful fir y’all, especially you Cork! Love 😘

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Thank you darlings who wrote publicly & privately on countering #racism in #Ireland . We need to work on this. We need anti-racist education across all sectors of Irish society. We need words & actions from our leaders. I reported that letter to Guards. I’ll fight racism,will you?

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I extend an invite to our Cork Cllr. to my classes to better understand Sharia. The situation in Afghanistan brings back the most ridiculous Islamophobia. We need better educated Irish politicians. Cork politician criticised over refugee and Sharia post

Cork politician criticised over refugee post

Independent Cork City councillor Ken O’Flynn says he won’t apologise for calling for 'checks and balances' on refugees fleeing the Taliban, and has hit out at those criticising him, calling them...

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