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Dizzy Spell

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The struggle for Roma rights and working-class liberation in Britain aren’t separate fights — they’re different fronts in the same war..."

Read my article for #InternationalRomaDay in the Morning Star Below: morningstaronline.co.uk/article/inte...

#Roma #GRT #romani #gypsy #Traveller

International Romani Day and our shared struggle

From the struggle against the destruction of affordable housing to the fight for decent jobs, victory for Gypsy, Romani and Traveller people strengthens the whole working class, writes VICTORIA HOLMES

morningstaronline.co.uk

April 8, 2025 at 10:52 AM

Dizzy Spell

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The physical & mental health of Gypsies, Roma & Travellers is among the worst of any ethnic minority in the UK, according to a new study by Worcester Uni.

Read why the authors are calling for disaggregation of the use of ‘GRT’ within all NHS services👇

www.travellerstimes.org.uk/features/tim...

Time for a Change in the ways that UK Health Services categorise Gypsies, Roma and Travellers

www.travellerstimes.org.uk

February 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM

Dizzy Spell

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CurrentlyReading

#Europe and #TheRoma by #KlausMichaelBog.

Rediscovering my history that has been torn from my cultural DNA by colonialism.

2025: We're decolonising minds and reclaiming our history. 💖

A book by Penguin card Europe and The Roma: A History of Fascination and Fear by Klaus-MichaelBog.

February 19, 2025 at 8:27 PM

Dizzy Spell

@missdizzyspell.bsky.social

Three years ago, we wrote a song about Palestine. I'm haunted by it's increasing relevance.

youtu.be/pXgakvRdQj0?...

Weather Underground - Sister Palestine

YouTube video by Weather Underground

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February 18, 2025 at 6:59 AM

Dizzy Spell

@missdizzyspell.bsky.social

My dad was a fascist.

He had some notoriety as part of Derek Beackon's entourage in the Millwall Election in '93.

He died on Valentine's Day a few years ago.

I reflected on his death & the complexities of being antifacist in the shadow of my father:

tinyurl.com/cm7f2hhu

My Dad Was A Sweet & Tender Hooligan...

Dad (Right), with Derek Beackon campaigning on the Isle of Dogs, 1993. ... A Failed Fascist & Father. There is so much confusion around ex...

tinyurl.com

February 16, 2025 at 11:55 AM

Dizzy Spell

@missdizzyspell.bsky.social

#PoemsforPalestine Day 31

"Suddenly I" by #fadyjoudah

Fundraising link for Asmaa: gofund.me/95395eee

Thank you to everyone who donated. It's not over, please go back through my videos by searching #PoemsforPalestine and donate to any one of the 31 families who need help

#FreePalestine #palestine

January 31, 2025 at 8:54 AM

Dizzy Spell

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#PoemsforPalestine Day 30

"Gaza(Palestine)" by #MuhammadRazaMaster

Fundraising link for Islam: gofund.me/39f5247b

#palestine #gaza #freepalestine #poems #israel #alaqsa #gazaunderattack #jabalia #Genocide

January 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM

Dizzy Spell

@missdizzyspell.bsky.social

#PoemsforPalestine Day 29

"Silence for Gaza" an ode by #mahmouddarwish

Fundraising link for Ameen: www.gofundme.com/f/help-a-gaz...

#palestine #gaza #freepalestine #poems #israel #alaqsa #gazaunderattack #jabalia #Genocide #ceasefire

January 29, 2025 at 3:04 PM

Dizzy Spell

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I've been asked by several people now to share my speech for last night #holocaustmemorialday on the #RomaHolocaust. I hope I did my cousin's justice with it. It's quite long but please find below:

January 28, 2025 at 9:43 PM

Dizzy Spell

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#PoemsforPalestine Day 28

"When A Missile Lands" by #yahyaashour

Fundraising link for Shymaa: tinyurl.com/2rjzzm4m

#palestine #gaza #freepalestine #poems #israel #alaqsa #gazaunderattack #jabalia #Genocide #ceasefire

January 28, 2025 at 12:55 PM

Dizzy Spell

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#PoemsforPalestine Day 27

"Life" by #saleemalnaffar, who was killed with his family in an airstrike in Dec. 2023.

Fundraising for Sara & Amir: gofund.me/483b3d00

@sarahamir.bsky.social

#palestine #gaza #freepalestine #poems #israel #alaqsa #gazaunderattack #jabalia #Genocide #ceasefire

January 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM

Dizzy Spell

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TOMORROW

7pm (GMT) I talk about the Roma Sinti experience @ Auschwitz-Birkenau.

This year is the 80th ann. of liberation & I'm honoured 2 share a platform w/ experts on the experience of our Jewish cousins & of the wider movement.

You can register here: url.communistparty.org.uk/8

January 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM

Dizzy Spell

@missdizzyspell.bsky.social

#PoemsforPalestine Day 26

"Breaking (News)" by #NoorHindi

Fundraising for: Fadhila & Family: tinyurl.com/bd2z4sfj

#palestine #gaza #freepalestine #poems #israel #alaqsa #gazaunderattack #jabalia #Genocide #ceasefire

January 26, 2025 at 2:42 PM

Dizzy Spell

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#PoemsforPalestine Day 25

"Labour Pains" by #fadwatuqan

Fundraising link for Mariam - gofund.me/f575df23

@uumm12.bsky.social

#palestine #gaza #freepalestine #poems #israel #alaqsa #gazaunderattack #jabalia #Genocide #ceasefire

January 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM

Dizzy Spell

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#PoemsforPalestine Day 25

"Labour Pains" by #fadwatuqan

Fundraising link for Mariam - gofund.me/f575df23

@uumm12.bsky.social

#palestine #gaza #freepalestine #poems #israel #alaqsa #gazaunderattack #jabalia #Genocide #ceasefire

Donate to Help Janna get treatment and get out of the Gaza war, organized by Noha Ayyad

Dear compassionate souls: I am Maryam from Gaza. I come to you tod… Noha Ayyad needs your support for Help Janna get treatment and get out of the Gaza war

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January 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM

Dizzy Spell

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#PoemsforPalestine Day 24.

"Untitled" by #MohammedMousa

Fundraising for Akram: gofund.me/e72a64c9

@akramabdelwahed.bsky.social

#palestine #gaza #freepalestine #poems #israel #alaqsa #gazaunderattack #jabalia #Genocide #ceasefire

January 24, 2025 at 1:48 PM

Dizzy Spell

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#PoemsforPalestine Day 23.

"Oh Rascal Children of Gaza" by #khaledjuma

Fundraising link for Karam and Kareem: gofund.me/c640f09b

@yousefjamal.bsky.social

#palestine #gaza #freepalestine #poems #israel #alaqsa #gazaunderattack #jabalia #Genocide #ceasefire

January 23, 2025 at 1:43 PM

Dizzy Spell

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#PoemsforPalestine Day 22.

"Only an American" by #mandyshunnarah

Fundraising link for Nova: gofund.me/b5922332

@noha84.bsky.social

#palestine #gaza #freepalestine #poems #israel #alaqsa #gazaunderattack #jabalia #Genocide #ceasefire

January 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM

Dizzy Spell

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My 2025 Editorial @ @thezine.uk is LIVE.

Reflecting on 2024 adventures W/ #Kneecap #MOSES + playing class friends.

Hyping new friends #MusoAwards and #CultureMatters and #ZEENAGEDAYDREAMS

+ the importance of (he)art in a world of Twitlers and villains.

Join the tapestry - tinyurl.com/3dywk3th