oh also yeah main point being it was not the Arabs… and this is the Islamophobia I cautioned about. Just fuckint ricuculous. Also idk if they have books in the shadows @someoneintheshadow456 but …you know there are non Arab Muslims, right? and you know that South Asia is separate from the Arab world? or u think all brown people are the same?

hi this is esp for all the bollywood fans out there, can we maybe as a community NOT applaud and support films that promote the whole Hindu = good / Muslim = evil ideology, especially when they are blatantly inaccurate + obviously perpetuate a biased and unfair telling of history that strays quite far from the actual facts? Can we also maybe not support films that glorify practices like Sati (the idea that any honorable or self respecting Hindu woman would throw herself onto her husband’s funeral pyre bc the thought of living without him isn’t feasible) and Jahur (the practice of mass self immolation of Hindu women to avoid being enslaved, captured, and or raped by foreign invaders)?

I could go on but point is Padmavaat is 2 hours and 44 minutes of reductive and harmful storytelling, one that does nothing to propel Indian society (in an academic, economic, cultural or even socio-political way) forward and instead just continues a really gross and harmful narrative about womanhood/women’s right to live/women’s worth being tied to their ‘sexual purity’ as well as a movie that v clearly presents anti Muslim rhetoric.

I’m all for artistic freedom and I don’t think the censor board handled this well (lol do they ever) but I do also believe in being critical of the media you choose to endorse and consume.

TLDR; screw Sanjay Leela Bhansali and his repetitive and frankly gross storytelling. We, as a film-going and diverse community, deserve and should strive for better.

It wasn’t the arabs lmao love that a history lesson turned into an invitation to be Islamophobic lmao the general Indian public as demonstrated by bigot #1 on this post frankly does not have the range so even if u feel it’s history, if u haven’t asked urself why they’re sharing this history and now and in this way ur …well I’ll just not say anything since it’s not nice. But when we have railway officers murdering Muslims in cold blood, when CAA is increasingly facilitating violence and when all of this has been building and brewing for years — it is good to critique and question narratives. mindless media consumption doesn’t make u evil — ur allowed to do that & enjoy it! But when there are and have been very real political consequences, maybe spend some time doing that instead of adding a weird history lesson to a post I made as a teenager / literal years ago. Not teen me having more range than our fake historian LOL

—- also DGM might return under a new name + not DGM really but I’ve been doing work for 10 years now lol for more justice n more joy! might come here to share some of that n revitalize this community + connect it w my current ones idk

hi this is esp for all the bollywood fans out there, can we maybe as a community NOT applaud and support films that promote the whole Hindu = good / Muslim = evil ideology, especially when they are blatantly inaccurate + obviously perpetuate a biased and unfair telling of history that strays quite far from the actual facts? Can we also maybe not support films that glorify practices like Sati (the idea that any honorable or self respecting Hindu woman would throw herself onto her husband’s funeral pyre bc the thought of living without him isn’t feasible) and Jahur (the practice of mass self immolation of Hindu women to avoid being enslaved, captured, and or raped by foreign invaders)?

I could go on but point is Padmavaat is 2 hours and 44 minutes of reductive and harmful storytelling, one that does nothing to propel Indian society (in an academic, economic, cultural or even socio-political way) forward and instead just continues a really gross and harmful narrative about womanhood/women’s right to live/women’s worth being tied to their ‘sexual purity’ as well as a movie that v clearly presents anti Muslim rhetoric.

I’m all for artistic freedom and I don’t think the censor board handled this well (lol do they ever) but I do also believe in being critical of the media you choose to endorse and consume.

TLDR; screw Sanjay Leela Bhansali and his repetitive and frankly gross storytelling. We, as a film-going and diverse community, deserve and should strive for better.

a little late for trans awareness week but beautiful every day of the year.

you got FANS queen!! :’) reblogging again y’all, please share at the very least!! 

Hey everyone!

I know you’ve seen this post circulating but I’m postIng it again because I got some exciting news this week!

My name is Amira Hasib, I’m  a black female filmmaker that graduated last year from Pratt Institute with a BFA in Film/Video. I am current looking to shoot my first film since college, “Before,  After & In Between”, but I need your help!

We are 2 weeks into our Indiegogo campaign and I am excited to announce that starting today a couple of my producers, have offered to match donations from $5 up to $300 for the next 48 hours.

Keep in mind, no matter how big or small your donation–you are still playing a crucial role in getting this film made and we are all thankful to each and every one of you! Again, we wanna show our gratitutude through the perks being offered. The max donation match of $300 means you not only get a producer credit–if you’re in NYC you get to come and see us work! Other prizes for smaller contributions include exclusive BTS photos, and a BTS photo booklet that provides an inside look at how we came up with the images to accompany this script.

14 days are left on the clock–let’s get Before After & In Between fully funded!

This film is about love, heartbreak and healing. I feel it is a necessary tale on tenderness and black female vulnerability. I am SO passionate about this story and I need to get this made! 

Through a series of vignettes, we follow Amber as she navigates her way through modern dating–a world full of situationships, misunderstandings, and unspoken feelings. From an awkward first kiss, to an even more awkward first time, Amber laters finds an unexpected first love. “Before, After and In Between” details the before, the start, the end and the aftermath of their situation-ship and calls into question what true love really is.

Writing the script for this film, I cried so much because I felt like I was exposing the darkest sides of myself but in the best way. It was my catharsis. This is me turning my broken heart into art. I now have something worthwhile to chase and I want you all to be a part of this experience.

IF YOU CAN’T DONATE, PLEASE BOOST THIS

i’ve followed her for a LONG time n i remember she posted one of her films a couple years ago (a short film about a lesbian couple i believe AFTER the breakup ugh SO beautifully shot n told) and it was one of my fave things i’ve ever watched honestly!! beautiful soul w a beautiful vision & i have no doubt this project will be worth any and all support you can put behind it, monetary or otherwise!!! if anyone on this random website deserves recognition i truly believe Amira (@theblasianbarbie this filmmaking LEGEND) is one of them!!! might as well tune in now before she blows tf up :D 

Hey everyone!

I know you’ve seen this post circulating but I’m postIng it again because I got some exciting news this week!

My name is Amira Hasib, I’m  a black female filmmaker that graduated last year from Pratt Institute with a BFA in Film/Video. I am current looking to shoot my first film since college, “Before,  After & In Between”, but I need your help!

We are 2 weeks into our Indiegogo campaign and I am excited to announce that starting today a couple of my producers, have offered to match donations from $5 up to $300 for the next 48 hours.

Keep in mind, no matter how big or small your donation–you are still playing a crucial role in getting this film made and we are all thankful to each and every one of you! Again, we wanna show our gratitutude through the perks being offered. The max donation match of $300 means you not only get a producer credit–if you’re in NYC you get to come and see us work! Other prizes for smaller contributions include exclusive BTS photos, and a BTS photo booklet that provides an inside look at how we came up with the images to accompany this script.

14 days are left on the clock–let’s get Before After & In Between fully funded!

This film is about love, heartbreak and healing. I feel it is a necessary tale on tenderness and black female vulnerability. I am SO passionate about this story and I need to get this made! 

Through a series of vignettes, we follow Amber as she navigates her way through modern dating–a world full of situationships, misunderstandings, and unspoken feelings. From an awkward first kiss, to an even more awkward first time, Amber laters finds an unexpected first love. “Before, After and In Between” details the before, the start, the end and the aftermath of their situation-ship and calls into question what true love really is.

Writing the script for this film, I cried so much because I felt like I was exposing the darkest sides of myself but in the best way. It was my catharsis. This is me turning my broken heart into art. I now have something worthwhile to chase and I want you all to be a part of this experience.

IF YOU CAN’T DONATE, PLEASE BOOST THIS

SHEER EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: MALEEHA FAROOQ

SHEER: Tell us a little about yourself and where you are from.

MALEEHA FAROOQ: I was born in Karachi, Pakistan and immigrated to Canada as child. My experience of both environments growing up had a big influence on my relationship with nature. Growing up I would compare my surroundings to understand the differences between the two places I called home. In Karachi my family had cultivated fruit trees, and flowers all through the home. I would help take care of our family of plants. They lined the courtyard, and as you walked through the front gate the smell of jasmine would fill the air. In Canada we moved into an area with forests, and trees that grew taller than I could imagine. These places were so different and captivating in their own way, and because of them I developed a deep respect and interest in the environment which has shaped the work I do today.

SHEER: How did you get into making soaps/ balms? What inspires your different ingredients and combinations?

MF: Soap making started as a natural extension of gardening that has turned into an art. Each season I dedicate time to learn about the properties of the plants I grow. This has inspired me to find ways to incorporate them into my skin care and wellness routine. My favourite yet has been Calendula, a part of the marigold family. This flower has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. I made a balm with it last season which helped with everything from dry skin to bug bites.

Knowing the history, and about the value of the things I grow has led me to have a reciprocal relationship with nature. The combination of ingredients I use are based on their purpose, some are meant to calm, others to energize. I discover ingredients through conversations with other gardeners, or through research. I create bespoke solutions for skin care needs, and challenge myself to do the work which also drives me to keep learning about plants. READ MORE AT SHEERWORLDWIDE.COM.

Special thanks to @motiya for sharing your story and expertise with SHEER <3

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“It seems that violence is the only lens through which ordinary people in Pakistan are viewed in the media …… But they are only a small part of the truth. There’s so much other life being lived here. But there’s only so much space in international newspapers.” - Humans of NY (Karachi, Pakistan)

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Hey! I’m an artist from Karachi, I’ve made some art based off of Pakistani culture, I was wondering if you would be interested in checking it out?

Hi! DGM would love to support your art!! If you direct me to it I’d love to share your work onto our blog (if it’s on tumblr we’ll ofc reblog, otherwise you can tell us how you’d like your work to be posted/credited) 

thanks for reaching out! :) 

We stan 😍😍

Neerja (2016)

hey everyone i know i haven’t done stuff for the magazine aspect of this in a loooong time (my apologies, life got hectic!) but would y’all be interested in an issue focused on cultivating communities? whether it’s in our personal lives, through faith, through shared interests, through friends, etc or even if it’s with things or concepts more than people? 

but an issue on the communities we’re part of and the communities we hope to create?

Photography: Sherman Chu

Same - Sex Marriage of Katherine & Swati

“Fear God in your treatment of women.”

— Prophet Muhammad (S), Nahj al-Fasahah (via yaseeneducation)

hey guys if you live in the portland area tomorrow (8/4/18) there’s supposed to be an alt right rally tomorrow on the waterfront, with people open carrying, and the group is known for starting violence/riots with protesters and they’re expected to target people of color and visibly lgbt people so please try and avoid the waterfront or downtown portland if you can

so there’s something called the NCR/NCR (National Citizen’s Registry) list which has left out 4 million Assamese people, primarily Muslims. This reeks of BJP and nationalism and Islamaphobic sentiment imo but any information or input anyone has/would like to share is very welcome! 

Please read this article and try and stay up to date on what’s happening with this! 

Birth of Satyavati by Neha Kapil