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Simran Jeet Singh

2 years

Growing up in Texas, people often saw our turbans and called us "terrorist." It got worse after 9/11. I promised myself then that I'd do what I could to help introduce the world to Sikhs. Today, decades later, I'm thrilled to share my new book.

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Simran Jeet Singh

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4 years

Why do we see Confederate flags on houses with a Trump sign in the front yard?

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Why do you never see an American flag on a house with a Biden sign in the front yard?

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Woman assumes Sikh politician is Muslim, angrily attacks him for supporting sharia. He responds with grace and love.

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My mom just joined Twitter and saw all the racist messages where people tell me to "go home" and "go back to where I came from." She wanted me to thank you all. She really wants me to move back to Texas.

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The first two Native-American women to serve in Congress embrace one another. ❤️😭

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stunning to see thousands of protestors laying down on the bridge with their hands behind their backs. this may be the largest, most diverse movement in american history. #BlackLivesMatter

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"In a racist society it is not enough to be non-racist. We must be anti-racist." - Angela Davis

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Massive congratulations to Sarah McBride on winning a State Senate seat in Delaware and becoming the first Trans State Senator in US History.

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Racist woman in Maryland keeps black girl from leaving building, asking if she’s going to rob people. The girl lived in that building. This is what it’s like to be terrorized in your own home. 😒

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These black brothers saw a woman paying for gas with pennies and gave her money from their pockets. They had no idea that her husband had just died and she was struggling. This is what loving your neighbor looks like. More of this please!✌🏾❤️

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A racist in Wisconsin threw battery acid in a Latino man’s face after accusing him of being in the country illegally. The victim, Mahud Villalaz, is a US citizen. This is Trump’s America.

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A Sikh brother was just elected mayor of a city in America. This is a huge deal for our community. We've been here for more than a century and have felt invisible and neglected. Things might finally be changing for us. Representation matters. Thank you, Ravi. Thank you, America.

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US immigration officials picked up a 9-year-old girl on her way to school — and they detained her for two days. It turns out that she is a US citizen. But even if she wasn’t, the way they’re treating kids is unconscionable.

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sikh halloween costumes

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Why do I still wear a mask despite being vaccinated? Sikh wisdom tells us that a truly wise person is one who fears none and frightens none. Wearing my mask is not for me. It's out of compassion for others who don't know that I'm vaccinated. Feels like the right thing to do.

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22 Senators voted against including an exception for rape or incest in Alabama’s new draconian abortion law. Notice any similarities?

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Hoboken, New Jersey just elected the first turbaned Sikh mayor in American history. Well done, Ravi Singh Bhalla! And well done, America!

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For anyone wondering who to thank for the election of Senator Doug Jones.

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If you don't want refugees, stop creating them.

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• 15-year-old black male gets 5 years in adult prison and 10 years of probation for stealing shoes. • 79-year-old white male gets 90 days house arrest for raping a 5-year-old. This is white privilege.

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Ilhan Omar escaped war-torn Somalia and grew up in a Kenyan refugee camp. Her family immigrated to America with nothing. And tonight she became the first Somali American congresswoman in US history!

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The first hate crime casualty after 9/11 was a Sikh named Balbir Singh Sodhi, murdered by a man who thought Balbir was Muslim On The Daily Show, Hasan Minhaj asked, “Why don't you just go “Hey—I'm not Muslim.” This was my response. I hope you’ll join us.

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Racist women hear man in Florida Burger King speaking Spanish. “Go back to Mexico,” they say. Turns out the man they berated is the manager. And he kicked them both out. ✊🏾❤️✌🏾

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TIME named Hasan Minhaj one of the world’s 100 most influential people. At the gala he called out Jared Kushner to his face for his friendship with the Saudi Crown Prince. This shows how to use our platforms to fight for justice, to speak truth to power.

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Horrific news. Lt. Sandeep Dhaliwal, the first ever Sikh officer to wear a turban in Texas was shot and killed in the line of duty today. A good man devoted to serving others. Please offer your love and prayers for his family.

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When Muslims knelt to pray at a Black Lives Matter march in Brooklyn, protestors formed a human wall to protect them from the NYPD This is the beauty of intersectional solidarity. The revolution will not be divided ✊🏾✊🏼✊🏿

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Former Elizabeth Warren endorser here. Now all in for Bernie Sanders. Let's keep this progressive movement going.

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20 years ago, Balbir Singh Sodhi became the person killed in a hate crime in post-9/11 America. Sodhi's killer saw his Sikh identity and presumed him an enemy. Honor his life by learning about different cultures and becoming anti-racist. Here are three things you can do now.

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sikh halloween costumes

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First Transgender woman elected to State Assembly. First turbaned Sikh elected as Mayor. African American elected Lt Governor in Virginia. This is the America we know. This is the America we want.

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I'm married to a doctor who treats covid patients, including antivaxxers. It's tough to swallow for all of us, putting our lives on the line for people who clearly don't care about anyone but themselves.

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Imagine the irony of antivaxxers protesting outside hospitals while health workers struggle to save the lives of antivaxxers inside.

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Sikhs around the US spent the day supporting women's rights and offering free food. These are our traditions! #WomensMarch

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As a child, I was told there were no children's books with Sikh characters because "people who look like you aren't relatable." I heard the same as an adult: "There's just no market." A year ago, we released ours — and now there are more than 25,000 copies all over the world.

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If you only watch one thing today, make it this exchange with @RashidaTlaib and @IlhanMN . And then share it with everyone you know. ❤️✌🏾

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Look at Berlin SHOWING UP for racial justice. The movement is truly global. #BlackLivesMatter

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The owner of Jimmy Johns is a repeat offender. Feel free to stop buying his sandwiches and funding his inhumane exploits.

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For the first time in history, Native American women will be represented in US Congress. Congratulations to both of you, Debra Haaland and Sharice Davids!

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Punjabis and Mexicans joined forces for a spontaneous dance party. This is the America I want to live in. ❤️✌🏾

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Phoenix cop points gun at pregnant Black mother and threatens to murder her because her 4-yr-old toddler stole a doll from a store. Please contact @phoenixpolice to let them know we won’t stand for such excessive and inhumane force: 602.262.6011.

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Young black kid sells candy. Old white woman demands to see his business license. Ally intervenes and offers to buy all his candy. The best and worst of America in under 60 seconds.

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Announced my support for Warren to Sanders today, and have been welcomed with open arms. The narrative of that Bernie supporters are toxic or angry really doesn't seem to be true.

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Four innocent Sikhs were kicked off a plane today because this woman was scared of how they looked. Please watch and share this video to understand how hate hurts us all. (see thread below for more info on the Sikh religion and identity)

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About 640 Afghan refugees were on the aircraft. Instead of forcing them off, the crew felt compassion and made the decision to go. Incredible and heart-wrenching.

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This Muslim man from Mali helped save a child’s life in Paris. Everyone is now calling him ‘The Muslim Spider-Man.’ For once, Muslims are receiving positive press in France. Hopefully this will help resolve some people’s disdain for Muslims and Islam.

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Sikhs aren’t Muslims — yet they’re often targeted in anti-Muslim hate. Here’s why Sikhs refuse to deflect hate to their Muslims siblings. Solidarity and justice. Always ✊🏾❤️

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USA Today -- Let me fix this headline for you. "White Terrorist Sentenced for Assassination Attempt on US President"

Texas actress gets 18 years for mailing ricin to Obama

Shannon Richardson had minor roles in 'Vampire Diaries' and 'Walking Dead'

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• White man murders his pregnant wife and two young daughters. • Black man beats and kills someone while protecting his teenage daughter. Look how differently the media presents the two. This is an example of white privilege and implicit bias.

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AOC reuniting with her second-grade teacher over poetry is the moment we never knew we needed

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White woman pulls gun on a Black family for eating lunch in Mississippi. Can we not even let Black people enjoy a family picnic in peace? 😡

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17 years ago, Balbir Singh Sodhi became the first casualty of a post-9/11 hate crime. Honor his memory by pledging to stand against hate.

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Sikh feminists at today’s Women’s March. ❤️👧🏽👳🏾❤️ #WomensMarch2018

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I want my daughter to know that she can do anything, even as a woman of color and a religious minority. I also want her to see my turban as a source of strength. So I took her to Washington DC to meet Rep. Ilhan Omar. The Congresswoman could not have been any kinder. ❤️✊🏾

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Me: Let’s limit the carbs this week Also me:

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Two years ago, Juli Briskman made international news after being fired for flipping off Trump. Today she won her first election to her county Board of Supervisors. Congrats, @julibriskman . American hero.

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So disheartening to see how our young people think it’s okay to mock and disrespect our indigenous elders. We need to do better. #EndHate

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When my 3-year-old daughter first saw this image from our new book, Fauja Singh Keeps Going, she squealed with joy: "Hey! That's you and me every morning!" My heart melted. I had dreamed of this moment my whole life. This is what we mean when we say that representation matters.

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People are wrongly identifying my Sikh friend as being responsible for the #Nice attack. Please help end the rumors.

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Hindu extremists are leading a deadly anti-Muslim pogrom in the Indian capital of New Delhi. 16 are now confirmed dead, 100s more are injured. This should be headline news all over the world.

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The New Zealand Sikh Community's response to the Christchurch massacre is moving me to tears.

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“Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” — Mr. Rogers

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We're running the New York City Marathon today for racial justice and against police brutality.

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Sikh volunteers are in Texas distributing meals to families in need. Love to the helpers. Grateful for your service 🙏🏾❤️

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The thing about being terrorized in your own home is that then people turn around and call you the criminal. That's what this racist lady does when she asks if the black girl is going to rob somebody. That's what it means to be a person of color in America today.

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Sikh Community Cooks Free Meals For Over 30,000 In Isolation In New York ❤️✌️🏾

Sikhs To The Rescue Again: Community Cooks Free Meals For Over 30,000 In Isolation In New York

All necessary hygiene precautions were taking during the making of the meals.

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The man who racially accosted two women speaking Spanish in New York City yesterday — Aaron Schlossberg — doesn’t seem to like all the attention he’s receiving. That’s the thing about bigots. They’re all self-absorbed cowards.

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Five years ago a white supremacist executed the deadliest attack on Sikhs in American history. Today we honor the victims. #RememberOakCreek

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The cover of TIME Magazine’s international edition featuring the brave women of the #FarmersProtest 🙏🏾❤️✊🏾

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Anyone who doubts the reality of Islamophobia needs to watch this video from a cafe in California. #EndHate

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32 Kashmiri girls in India lost touch with their families during India’s unconscionable shutdown of Kashmir. The girls requested help from Sikh neighbors, who journeyed to reunite them with their families. This is the Sikh spirit. This is humanity ❤️✊🏾

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Trump and Modi are a pair of hateful puppets. They’re also narcissistic strongmen who bring out the worst within us. No wonder they get along so well...

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Rep. Deb Haaland wears a traditional Pueblo dress as she is sworn in as one of the first Native American women in Congress. ❤️✊🏾❤️✌🏾

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Racists trashed a Sikh-owned Indian restaurant in Santa Fe, NM, scrawling hate speech like "F*CK ISIS" and "I HATE SAND N*****S" It just breaks your heart. Immigrants come with dreams in their hearts. They work so hard. And this is how they're treated. It's just not right.

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This Hindu brother - Premkant Baghel - saw his Muslim neighbor’s home set on fire by a right-wing mob. Premkant went into their burning home and saved six lives — burning 70% of his own body in the process. This is what it means to love your neighbor.❤️

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When I was 6, I remember asking if there were any books about people who looked like me — but everyone said “it's not relatable.” Now I'm 36, and today the world’s largest publisher released its first kid's book with a man in a turban and a beard. Never give up on your dreams.

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An honor to support Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a beacon of light in our current political moment. Especially grateful to have her as a justice-loving, people-centered role model for our daughters. Thank you for your leadership, sis. We got your back. ✊🏾❤️

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Pro Tip: You don't have to be black to stand against anti-black racism.

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Sikh man gets flat tire. Onlookers call police. Officers lead armed raid. In his family's home. This is what it's like to be a Sikh in 2017.

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Jagmeet Singh describes policing as systemically racist and calls for review of budget allocations. When he called out his colleagues’ racism, he was kicked out of the House. Funny how we punish the people who call out racism, not the racists themselves.

'I called him a racist,' Singh kicked out of House for refusing to apologize to Bloc MP

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh called a Bloc Quebecois MP racist Wednesday after a New Democrat motion on RCMP discrimination failed to receive unanimous consent from the House of Commons.

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Officers in Buffalo, NY shove older man to ground. His head hit the ground, he lays there bleeding. Cops just stand around looking at one another.

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This series of snaps should give you a sense of what it's like for anyone who appears to be Muslim to travel by plane. *Thread*

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Protesting in solidarity with our Muslim sisters and brothers. #NoBanNoWall

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Two Sikhs -- Inderjit Singh and Mohinder Singh -- risked their own lives to transport dozens of Muslim neighbors to safety. These are the heroes our world needs today.

How This Sikh Man Rescued Dozens Of Delhi Riot Victims On His Motorbike

Mohinder Singh took exceptional steps to ensure the safety of residents in one of the worst-hit neighbourhoods in the Delhi Riots.

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Anti-Muslim hate crime. 3 victims. 2 injured. 1 dead. None identify as Muslim. Islamophobia doesn't just hurt Muslims. Hate hurts us all.

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6-year-old Gurupreet Kaur died of heat stroke last month crossing the US-Mexico border with her mother. For some reason, her story has been largely overlooked. I'll try to share it here with the hope that some people care.

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Emotional moment as first-ever turbaned Sikh MP calls out UK Prime Minister for racist attacks on Muslim women. Powerful reminder that you don’t need to be Muslim to stand against Islamophobia or a woman to stand against sexism. Thank you, @TanDhesi ❤️

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Hasan Minhaj, on the hate Sikhs endure: Why don't you just go “Hey, I'm not Muslim.” Me: It's just not an option for us to throw another community under the bus. Even if it means things are harder for us, we believe it's the right thing to do.

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Dear Twitter, A famous advice columnist is telling people to whitewash their kid's names if they want to be accepted. How should I tell her that's wrong and racist? Simran Jeet Singh

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The #FarmersProtest is the largest protest in human history. Watch to get a sense of its magnitude.

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Supporter to Bernie: “You look good!” Bernie: “Well, you know, I wouldn’t go that far but, you know, I am what I am.”😂😂

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A Ukrainian father says goodbye to his daughter as he sends her to safety. Devastating.

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Sikh fathers who take their sons and daughters to the historic #WomensMarch . This is my America.

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Congratulations to Kamala Harris, the first woman to be elected as Vice President in US history.

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That’s my pops! Proud to be his son!

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G.P. Singh delivers some of the 700 P&J sandwiches made by the Sikh Dharamsal of San Antonio to the ⁦ @safoodbank ⁩, where a drive-thru distribution today is expected to feed 600 households. The Sikh community has raised nearly $250,000 to aid the Food Bank during the crisis.

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It would be easier to support Kellyanne Conway’s decision to spend more time with her kids if she hadn’t work so hard to separate kids from their families and put them into cages.

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The NFL just aired a commercial about fighting against systemic racism. And yet, the NFL still has Kaepernick blackballed for taking a knee in the name of racial justice. This is textbook gaslighting.

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Good god. Two men brutally assaulted Sahib Singh, a 71-year-old Sikh in Manteca, California. They kicked him and spat on him, and he is dealing with serious injuries. Twitter: Please do your thing and help identify the assailants.

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Another heart-breaking suicide. This man may not have been a celebrity, but his story deserves just as much attention as that of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain.

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Let’s be clear. Trump’s racist attacks on Ilhan Omar will have violent consequences for Muslim women everywhere. Please make sure to look out for them in these ugly times. And sisters — please keep walking with your heads held high. And please also make sure to be safe.

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nypd just ran up on us, cornered us, and assaulted several peaceful protestors. @NYCMayor — count me out of all your city leadership and interfaith programs going forward #BlackLivesMatter

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“You’re a disgrace to the world.” If only our elected officials had a fraction of this young girl’s courage. Our new queen 👸🏾❤️

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Minnesota State Police arresting CNN reporter Omar Jimenez for reporting on the protests. Meanwhile, the cop who murdered George Floyd continues to walk free. This is America

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