I’m so mad because this worked

help me roger

Reblogging myself because

Reblogging myself because… what was that? Five minutes?

O_O

A 15 year old black child was strip searched by the police.

A 15 year old black child was strip searched by the police in her school, during an exam.

A 15 year old black child was strip searched by the police in her school, during an exam because her teachers thought they smelled weed on her.

A 15 year old black child was strip searched by the police in her school, during an exam because her teachers thought they smelled weed on her. She was on her period, and she was forced to remove her sanitary pad so that they could perform a cavity check on her; a child.

A 15 year old black child was strip searched by the police in her school, during an exam because her teachers thought they smelled weed on her. She was on her period, and she was forced to remove her sanitary pad so that they could perform a cavity check on her; a child. No one thought to call her parents, and she was forced to finish sitting the exam.

The fact that her teachers criminalized a child over something as trivial as a smell, for which they had no other evidence, in an incident which did not warrant police intervention, for which she ended up being completely innocent.

The police should never have performed such an invasive search on a child over something so inconsequential. They should have never been able to question a child in any capacity without her parents present.

These people felt comfortable doing this because she was a black child. Even though she was literally in a school, they failed to treat her with the care and concern that every child is entitled to. They didn't see her innocence; they didn't see her vulnerability; they didn't see her as someone they had to protect. It didn't even cross their minds that this was something extremely disturbing and troubling for her and she wasn't even shown the consideration or humanity of being allowed to call her parents or go home.

This happened in the capital of the United Kingdom, in late 2020, where less than six months later the government would release a report stating that there was no institutional racism in the UK. Where a mere three months later, a police officer would use his authority as a member of the police to kidnap, assault and murder an innocent woman. Where the police harshly cracked down on women having a peaceful vigil to mourn her loss. In the UK where only 1.4% of rape cases result in a suspect being charged - not even convicted.

Regardless of how much the government try to gaslight us, it's clear that our institutions are institutionally racist and misogynistic.

I hate that it takes exceptionally horrifying incidents like this for people to care about the deep misogyny and racism embedded in our institutions. I hate the fact that black children are suffering from racist violence at the hands of teachers and police officers who are supposed to be keeping them safe. I hate the fact that the police keep proving that they can't be trusted to protect women and girls, and that becomes more and more evident every day that women and girls need to be protected from the police as well. I hate the fact that I have friends who are scared to go to the police after absolutely awful things have happened to them because they feel like it won't result in anything, and I hate the fact that the numbers prove them right.

My heart is broken for this child, I don't even know how we start to fix this.

Get rid of Jim Crow stain.

It’s beyond depressing - it’s fucking wearying how much of American history is based in being utter shit to people that don’t look like “us”, or come from somewhere other than where “we” came from.

Even worse: states still count prison populations toward electoral votes while felons can't vote. Smash that up against the 13th Amendment and you've got some true fuckery going on. Slavery didn't end and integration is a hoax. :)

The Mystery Gang is POC for the childhood favorite Scooby Doo. Fred, Shaggy, Daphne, Velma and of course Scooby, join forces to solve a crime happening in their neighborhood, to find the plot is much deeper than expected. If enough fans comment, share and love it as much as we do, we can get the movie made.

(If you want to see this produce, share the original link only.)

Is anyone tired of the word "woke"?

Im more tired of white people stealing our vernacular, and adding their own meaning to it and driving it into the ground. Even moreso when they turn around and tell us to be tired of it too. Its frustrating lol.

It's hella annoying.

I have to clean that word from my lexicon and not use it at all because the original meaning just vanished.

I can't even use "cancel".

day 571

pride month time

Oh look. It's @allfrogsarefriends

Life comes at you fast.

thinking about how christians who have pets won’t get to take them when the rapture happens. unlike ME who will continue to sin to increase the chances of me being able to stay behind with my cat, rip to yalls animals they finna die

I would say “you need Jesus” but apparently, that’s not going to work.

NUKIRK STOP ACTING LIKE IM NOT FUNNY

In which reality are we talking about here because I'm still waiting for a laugh in thisaone.

thinking about how christians who have pets won’t get to take them when the rapture happens. unlike ME who will continue to sin to increase the chances of me being able to stay behind with my cat, rip to yalls animals they finna die

I would say "you need Jesus" but apparently, that's not going to work.

Hi… I’m @nukirk, the guy behind this blog & on May 31, 2020, I was unjustly attacked by the NYPD during a protest, even though I told them I’m press and was not there to protest, just covering it. It was technically an arrest, but they didn’t give me any warning before doing so and pushed me to the ground and proceed to basically knock the wind out of me.

I’m featured in the above video. I’m pretty easy to spot. I’m the first guy walking into the frame. As you can see, I suffered a bit.

If you rather read the story, you can here: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/akz3z4/black-and-brown-protesters-in-new-york-were-jailed-longer-and-punished-more-harshly-than-white

The cops messed me up in more ways than one as they lost my ID, purposely left my phone, bike and battery on the street to get destroyed by a fire truck and I’m trying my best to retain what’s left of my sound mind.

I haven’t been able to work to the best of my ability and I’m making less money.

So far, the fundraiser has collected 25% of the goal. I am not asking for much, just enough to get back on my proverbial and literal feet. I live in a place where my moral is very low. The only people who I can talk to I can’t really visit due to the pandemic still going on.

If you feel for me, please donate and/or reblog this post.

I just want to focus on getting better so that I can get back to my daily hustle.

Thanks.

First off, thank you to all the donators who gave thus far. It’s a wonderful feeling to know that at least 2 of my 3 main asks will be covered by the funds collected. I also want to thank the people who reblogged and spread my original post via other social media outlets that got it to the people that donated. Spreading the link helps more than you know.

However, now it’s time for me to stop pushing my personal story and call to action as the main story because it starting to take a toll on me. This is a personal fundraiser after all, with my own emotional stakes on the line, so of course, I’m going to take it personally.

My mental well-being is more important to me than sharing my story, which should be heard, but I rather someone else cover it while I heal enough first before continuing on to tell it myself. The video only debuted two days ago on June 17th, and yet as of this publishing (June 20), I collected more funds from people who didn’t saw the video, which started on June 11th. They read my story, took my words upfront and just kindly sent me on my way with an amount from $5 to $500. Fund collection slowed down after the video went up.

We’re living in a time where news about Black people, civil rights, death, and joy are on the forefront… oh, and let’s not forget we’re still in the middle of a pandemic! The people needing help and resources are always going to be endless and my voice is only one of many that needs help. But, despite all the troubles, I managed to surf the wave just fine until the NYPD literally pushed me to the ground and kneed me.

I still need help getting out of my current home as things around here isn’t going to get better, but I can’t wait around for assistance. There are people who depends on me daily, and I need to think along those lines.

With that said, the good news is, I do have enough to at least start on two objectives: getting a new phone to replace the broken one and 3 months of therapy + covering the doctor’s bill for the month.

I’m still going to push the fundraiser, through I’m not sure for how long. It’s important that I still move out of this place, but it might have to be with my own hard work. My recovery is probably going to be a bit more stressful, but thanks to the donations and spreading the news from people like you, at least it will be a LITTLE easier.

I will use the fundraiser page to post up the money being spent on the stuff I said that I would be spent it on because I owe your some transparency as to how the money will be spent.

With all that said, I still encourage you to reblog and donate if you can. Any funds collected will go straight to helping me move to a better place. I have to get out of the house eventually. So, let’s see what happens.

I’ll update you on the process. Thank you for helping me out. Y’all been great!

Hi… I’m @nukirk, the guy behind this blog… and now, featured in the above video. I’m pretty easy to spot. I’m the first guy walking into the frame and the last guy to speak. Oh, and I’m the one who said some disturbing things about after getting arrested.

If you rather read the story, you can here: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/akz3z4/black-and-brown-protesters-in-new-york-were-jailed-longer-and-punished-more-harshly-than-white

Now, as some of you know, I was attacked by NYPD on May 31, 2020. I was covering one of the protests as a member of the free press. However, I was assaulted without just cause, and most of my equipment, all of it I need for work, was destroyed. While these things can be replaced, my mental health is hanging on a thread.

I live with roommates, but I am alone. I don’t really have a supportive structure around me. I have been screaming at people who are pro-cop, but mostly in ways that doesn’t really push the conversation forward.

The cops messed me up in more ways than one as they lost my ID and what’s left of my bike and I’m trying my best to retain what’s left of my sound mind.

I haven’t been able to work to the best of my ability and I’m making less money. I had a goal that I will fall short on unless I have assistance. 

If you feel for me, please help me recover and get back on my feet.

P.S. - You might be wondering why I didn’t attach a video. It’s coming and will be added to this post and fundraising page once it’s completed.

Update (6/11/2020 3:07 PM): In the fundraiser, I provided pictures of the injuries and the phone being damaged. Again, there will be a mainstream video featuring me added to the fundraiser once that airs. I could make another video retelling the story, but I rather wait.

Update (6/12/2020 10:09 PM): The total raised so far is $380, close to 8%. The video, which is being produced by a mainstream outlet, will be released before June 19th online and will then be attached to this fundraiser.

Update (6/14/2020 7:44 PM): The total raised so far is $400 (8.3%) and have been that way for two days now. I am going to wait until the video is released before I start reblogging again.

Update (6/15/2020 2:07 PM): Total is up by $550 (11.4%). Still waiting on the video release.

Update (6/17/2020 11:03 PM): Total is up by $1,195, close to 25%. I added the video to this as well as the link.

Jas “Fly” Waters

Dec. 21, 1981 - June 10, 2020

Show Writer / Hip-Hop Journalist.

When I do “milestone posts” I usually do these in Black and White. But this time, I want everyone to appreciate this person in full color.

Also, my milestone posts are usually just photos, name and what they are mostly known for. But this one hits different because when she was alive, we were associates.

So this death is a little close - *sighs* too close to home for me. We were just two people talking and enjoying life when it suited us. But it wasn’t just tweet spats, it was offline stuff as well.

I helped her with a writing assignment by giving her a netbook when she was desperate for one years ago. She completed her project and we were associates ever since. She used to follow a lot of people on Twitter, but when she shaved down her list, she kept me on it.

We spoke on and off about things, mostly comical, some were news of the day. She put up with my jokes, hear me out when I have something important to say, and was overall just a pleasure to talk to in person… even if I have to LITERALLY look up. (She was a tall woman)

She hosted video chats and she was one of the few people that I actually watch an entire video chat with because she’s got the most interesting stories and always answered my questions. We had arguments just like anybody else, but it was never out of spite and when people tangle with me enough times, you get nice presents.

She was an awesome hip-hop journalist, a supportive person to everyone that stick with her, but also a beautiful writer of stories.

She’s going to be missed by me and many others. Her final tweet sadly was back in early May and like all final tweets… it’s bittersweet.

See you when I see you Jas.

I found out today the cause of death. And now I'm hurt all over again.

Hi… I’m @nukirk, the guy behind this blog.

As some of you know, I was attacked by NYPD on May 31, 2020. I was covering one of the protests as a member of the free press. However, I was assaulted without just cause, and most of my equipment, all of it I need for work, was destroyed. While these things can be replaced, my mental health is hanging on a thread.

I live with roommates, but I am alone. I don’t really have a supportive structure around me. I have been screaming at people who are pro-cop, but mostly in ways that doesn’t really push the conversation forward.

The cops messed me up in more ways than one as they lost my ID and what’s left of my bike and I’m trying my best to retain what’s left of my sound mind.

I haven’t been able to work to the best of my ability and I’m making less money. I had a goal that I will fall short on unless I have assistance. 

If you feel for me, please help me recover and get back on my feet.

P.S. - You might be wondering why I didn’t attach a video. It’s coming and will be added to this post and fundraising page once it’s completed.

It may have come as a surprise to you that I haven’t covered any Black people deaths. It’s because it’s too much for me. I wanted to, but can’t. I’m just a roller coaster of emotions and right now, I am exercising my right to NOT blow up on this tumblr.

The only good thing that came out of this is that it pushed me to want to help in some way, shape or form.

And I’m going to do just that.