Part of me thinks this is a harmless hobby / special interest (indeed, I collect books about cars and motoring from the 1940s myself, as a part of a wider collection of 20th/early 21st century material) - but I do have concerns its easy for youth who get into this "retro" living to fall down the "tradfash" rabbithole - maybe not stanning *German* Nazis (as they were of course the enemy), but being groomed into thinking "life before #multiculturalism was better" (even though it would be bullshit as if it wasn't for Black/brown soldiers (both from Asia, Africa and the USA) we wouldn't have have won WW2)
I went to the Edinburgh Jazz Festival's carnival. I haven't been for several years. It was even more fun than I expected! And the sun came out.
Lots of exotic costumes from all around the world. It was wonderfully inclusive - just great to see people from so many nations getting on, supporting each other and just having fun. Everyone was smiling!
I took lots of pictures with my camera, and a few - these - with my phone.
Looks like another gender-neutral #toilet is going to be made available somewhete in #Britain quite soon, once they bury the old bastard
BTW these days thanks to the #multiculturalism that his lot hated and tried to hold back, many #BritishAsians *do* pass the " #cricket test", except we still end up being thrashed by folk from our ancestral lands
Canada Day: How Canadian nationalism is evolving with the times — and will continue to do so
#Canada #IndigenousVoices #CanadaDay #TrumpTariffs #CanadianNationalism #CanadianIdentity #NationBuilding #Patriotism #Multiculturalism #Quebec #Politics
https://the-14.com/canada-day-how-canadian-nationalism-is-evolving-with-the-times-and-will-continue-to-do-so/
Come out if you can! #VictoriaBC #YYJ
#AfriCa #Festival Victoria 2025 – 12th Edition Centennial Square, Victoria | June 26–29, 2025 -
Music • Dance • Food • Art • Culture!
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of #African and #Afro descendant cultures! The 12th edition of AfriCa Fest Victoria brings together vibrant traditions, creativity, and #community spirit:
Live Outdoor Performances by local and international artists
Authentic African & #Caribbean Cuisine
#MultiCultural Food Village offering global culinary experiences
Handmade Crafts & Cultural Treasures
Drumming, Dance, and Interactive Workshops for all ages
Beverage Garden featuring Signature Cocktails
#Cultural Vendors & Community Awareness Booths
Free Entry | Family-Friendly | All Are Welcome!
Special Highlight:
This year, Saturday, June 28, will be dedicated to #Canadian #Multiculturalism Day — a tribute to the richness of our #diversity. Join us in honoring the many communities that make Canada vibrant through performances, food, and cultural showcases from around the world.
We are currently welcoming vendors, sponsors, and volunteers to join this vibrant celebration. Whether you're showcasing unique products, supporting the festival's mission, or lending your time and energy, your participation is essential.
In the spirit of inclusivity and local entrepreneurship, the AfriCa Fest Marketplace is open to small businesses, artisans, creatives, and community vendors ready to shine in a joyful, high-energy, and welcoming space.
Let’s celebrate diversity, culture, and connection — together!
"If you knock on the door. In many people's eyes, wearing the burka is against British values" Zia Yousuf 11.06.2025
Where is this book of 'British Values' that I may consult?
Nasty racist man
To quote my distant friend Imran MacLeod,
“A man with no culture has no identity”…
—Hamid Shami, “Lost”
published in Wish I Was Here: a Scottish multicultural anthology (pocketbooks, 2000)
NT minister references Darwinism, quotes Nazi leader in anti-racism debate
By Samantha Dick
The Northern Territory's multicultural affairs minister has defended referencing Charles Darwin's theory of evolution and quoting Hitler's propaganda chief during a parliamentary debate about racism.
I heart my local fruit and veg shops. There's an Italian/Macedonian one, and an Afghan one, and a few a Vietnamese ones, and a couple I don't know the origin story of.
This week my cooking is leaning Mediterranean, and I got rapa, fennel, pomegranates, and fresh borlotti beans, among the usual bits and bobs.
For those from elsewhere, or who don't shop, you can very rarely find these things at a supermarket in Australia.
9th Warsaw Independent Bookfair 6-7.09
Start: 6 września 2025 10:00
End: 7 września 2025 16:00
Location: ADA Puławska, Puławska 37, 02-508, Warszawa
WARSAW INDEPENDENT BOOKFAIR 2025
„Im więcej wiesz, tym lepiej działasz”
Zapraszamy na IX edycję Warsaw Independent Bookfair, który odbędzie się w Warszawie w terminie 6-7.09.2025
Warsaw Independent Bookfair 2025 to przestrzeń wolnej myśli i kultury, będąco narzędziem sprzeciwu wobec cichej cenzury, monopolizacji i kapitalistycznych ograniczeń rynku książki. Działamy, aby wspierać twórców i twórczynie, którzy odrzucają komercyjne kompromisy, bronią autonomii swoich przekazów i budują alternatywne modele dystrybucji oraz współpracy. Wydarzenie jest otwarte dla wszystkich osób, które wierzą w wartość samoorganizacji, oddolnej solidarności i anarchistycznych idei jako siły zmieniającej świat. W zeszłych latach wiele dyskutowaliśmy o tych pojawiających się problemach. Widzimy że ich rozwiązanie wymaga globalnej świadomości, solidarności między twórcami i czytelnikami, oraz wsparcia dla niezależnych inicjatyw kulturowych. Tak jak przez ostatnie lata, tak i teraz chcemy nie tylko pogłębić nasze dyskusje i krytyki, ale także wypracować rozwiązania. Zapraszamy was do aktywnego uczestnictwa w wydarzeniu.
Deklamujcie manifesty!
Spotykajcie się i dyskutujcie!
Prezentujcie nowe rozwiązania!
Bądźcie kreatywni i kreatywne!
Jesteśmy otwarci na Wasze propozycje!
Wydarzeniu będą towarzyszyć spotkania (także w formie online), w trakcie których będą poruszane tematy obecnie zajmujące wydawnictwa niezależne oraz inicjatywy oddolne, które wpisują się w ideę dziewiątego Niezależnego Kiermaszu Książek. Jest on otwarty na przekaz równościowy obejmujący głos osób wykluczanych. Jest przestrzenią do wspólnego dzielenia się naszymi doświadczeniami, uczenia się od siebie nawzajem, dyskutowania z szacunkiem nad alternatywami oraz spojrzenia krytycznie na współczesną rzeczywistość.
W poprzednim w kiermaszu brały udział wydawnictwa, kolektywy i osoby reprezentujące różne środowiska zarówno z Polski jak i zagranicy. Wydarzenie przyciągnęło też sporo miłośniczek i miłośników książek i liczymy na to, że w tym roku będzie podobnie.
Naszym wyróżnikiem jest też to, że nie pobieramy opłaty za stoisko. Jeśli bardzo chcesz przyjechać a jedyną przeszkodą są dla Ciebie finanse, napisz do nas – spróbujemy coś razem wymyślić. Kiermasz jest bezpłatny dla osób odwiedzających.
Ponieważ mamy ograniczoną liczbę stanowisk, prosimy o wcześniejsze zgłoszenie. Na zgłoszenia czekamy do 1 czerwca 2025 r. pod adresem warsawbookfair[at]riseup.net. Na ten sam adres mailowy można przysyłać wszelkie propozycje współpracy, pytania i uwagi odnośnie wydarzenia.
Zapraszamy!
Kolektyw Warszawskiego Niezależnego Kiermaszu Książek
www: warsawbookfair.noblogs.org
twitter: twitter.com/WarsawBookfair
facebook: facebook.com/warsawbookfair
instagram ENG: @warsaw_independent_bookfair
grafika: Kaciaryna @kcia.the.rising.tide
Tematyka: #Internacjonalizm, #Wielokulturowość, #Migracje, #Diaspory, #Antymilitaryzm, #Granice, #Pomocwzajemna, #Samoorganizacja, #Literatura, #Kultura
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WARSAW INDEPENDENT BOOKFAIR 2025
‘The more you know, the better you act’.
We would like to invite you to the 9th edition of Warsaw Independent Bookfair, which will take place in Warsaw on 6-7.09.2025
Warsaw Independent Bookfair 2025 is a space for free thought and culture, a tool for opposing the silent censorship, monopolisation and capitalist restrictions of the book market. We act to support authors and creators who reject commercial compromises, defend the autonomy of their messages and build alternative models of distribution and collaboration. The event is open to all people who believe in the value of self-organisation, grassroots solidarity and anarchist ideas as a world-changing force. In the past years we have discussed a lot about these emerging issues. We recognise that their solution requires global awareness, solidarity between creators and readers, and support for independent cultural initiatives. As we have done in recent years, we want not only to deepen our discussions and critiques, but also to develop solutions. We invite you to actively participate in the event.
Declare manifestos!
Meet and discuss!
Present new solutions!
Be creative and imaginative!
We are open to your suggestions!
The event will be accompanied by meetings (also online) to discuss topics currently preoccupying independent publishers and grassroots initiatives that fit in with the idea of the ninth Independent Bookfair. It is open to an equality message that includes the voice of the excluded. It is a space to share our experiences together, learn from each other, respectfully discuss alternatives and take a critical look at contemporary reality.
The previous fair was attended by publishers, collectives and individuals representing a variety of backgrounds from both Poland and abroad. The event also attracted quite a few book lovers and we hope that this year will be similar.
Our distinctive feature is also that we do not charge for a stand. If you really want to come and the only obstacle for you is finances, write to us – we will try to work something out together. The fair is free for visitors.
As we have a limited number of stands, we ask you to register in advance. We are waiting for applications until 1 June 2025 at warsawbookfair@riseup.net. You can send any collaboration proposals, questions and comments about the event to the same email address.
We look forward to hearing from you!
The Warsaw Independent Bookfair Collective
www: warsawbookfair.noblogs.org
twitter: twitter.com/WarsawBookfair
facebook: facebook.com/warsawbookfair
ENG instagram: @warsaw_independent_bookfair
graphic: Kaciaryna @kcia.the.rising.tide
Topics: #Internationalism, #Multiculturalism, #Migration, #Diaspora, #Antimilitarism, #Borders, #MutualAid, #Self-organisation, #Literature, #Culture.
https://adapulawska.org/wydarzenie/9th-warsaw-independent-bookfair-6-7-09/
Cracks in social cohesion - the major parties must commit to reinvigorating multiculturalism
Cracks in social cohesion - the major parties must commit to... #australia #auspol #multiculturalism#FSU student knew shooting suspect said he attacked '#multiculturalism' in class.
2 killed 5 injured in #FloridaStateUniversityShooting
#PhoenixIkner , #politicalscience major, son of a sheriff's deputy, he stole her weapon to use at the shooting.