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Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe
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Dr. MRO: Literary Historian | WoC: product of Black/brown love | #Antiracist | gif lover | racist magnet | #Blacklivesmatter | views my own, duh. (she/hers)

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    1. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

      THREAD: This is your PSA that we still have work to do, so continue to #commit2change. I want to address something else with regards to racism that generally gets forgotten or ignored. When some of us BIPOC put ourselves on the front lines, we know there is one element 1/25

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    2. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

      of this activism that we are doing alone. We become targets in ways that non-white people aren't. Our vision or message is often lost because people cannot look past who we are as "others." I know some, a very large, I will add, were VERY concerned 2/25

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    3. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

      about the WaPo article's thin explanation of the Middle Ages or making other nitpicky points about the field. Your concern was how this was damaging the public's understanding of what we do as scholars. @erik_kaars and I read through the comments 3/25

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    4. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

      when most of you white scholars were advising each other not to. We all have different tolerance levels, and as a general rule, comment sections are trash, but if there was such a concern abt the public's understanding of terms and annoyance that the journalist 4/25

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      Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

      did a lousy job because she wasn't a medievalist, then why are almost all of the 500+ comments racial attacks against me and missing the entire point BECAUSE people cannot see past that attached picture & believe this field is for white people? 5/25

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        2. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

          I want you to stay with me and walk through some of these comments. It's important for several reasons, but mostly so that you see how your thinking about what's important needs to change. Think deeply about how you shelter yourself and why. 6/25

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        3. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

          This is not about me in the way that I'm somehow seeking sympathy. Us BIPOC learned different ways to cope with racial abuse. We've been experiencing it in a world of whiteness our entire lives. What you need to do is learn to focus on the issues that matter most. 7/25

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        4. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

          Sadly (?), some of the comments calling me the N-word and *most*rape threats or otherwise were removed by comment moderators as the comments rolled in. But I want to point out (not in a Nelson "Ha ha") way that you were wrong about what to be angry at in your nitpicking. 8/25

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        5. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

          You need to start listening to BIPOC and stand behind them if we're going to do this work for everyone. Many of you will know I didn't have pictures of me online until last week. A small circle knows that my past involves a dangerous stalker. Yes he was a medievalist. 9/25

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        6. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

          The point is, you all need to toughen up & get behind us in ways you aren't. You need to prioritize what we want. We want change in our field. We want it to be inclusive, we want BIPOC to be acknowledged & welcomed as scholars. We want a stop to sexual abuse and harassment. 10/25

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        7. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

          We want bullying to end. We want an inclusive field, with BIPOC acknowledged & welcomed as scholars. We want a stop to sexual abuse/harassment. We want ECR &grad students to be cited, included & acknowledged for the hard work they're doing for a field that disrespects them. 11/

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        8. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

          We want to teach differently and look for ways to make classrooms more welcoming, while teaching without whitewashing. We want our marginalized communities, whether PoC, LGBTQ+, those with disabilities, etc., to be included in "WE are medievalists." 12/

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        9. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

          Okay, ramble almost over, so let me guide you through some comments. See in these how my very being is disrupting the public's perception of a field and area of study "meant for white people." Your nitpicking missed the point. Here we go: 13/ 25

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        10. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

          If I'm gonna be murdered "manson style," it might as well be someone who picks great online usernames. 14/pic.twitter.com/8zcn6zTmot

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        11. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

          Here's where you scholars are wrong. The takeaway was not confusion about what we study, it was that I am a racist and Europe was homogenous. My antiracist self and scholar thinks we have to reach the public to correct these myths. 15/pic.twitter.com/VZmnxYSbxy

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        12. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

          I want to speak to this person's manager right now. @erik_kaars, your excellent thread did not reach this person. Sorry. 16/25pic.twitter.com/lMyyOdr0tA

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        13. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

          Black, Indigenous, Girls of Color DO rock, Mark. Also, Obama, what now? Stop it. Get some help. 17/25pic.twitter.com/3takkuBwyB

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        14. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

          I mean, if I AM a descendant of the Cheddar Man that is totally awesome. Get off MY island. 18/25pic.twitter.com/p5vjMKKpyJ

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        15. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

          I'd like to balance your biases on a scale, but there probably isn't a scale big enough. 19/25pic.twitter.com/Sm6cUpIX6Z

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        16. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

          Notice that WASP identity is so interconnected to white supremacy as is 'Anglo-Saxon,' but let's return to Godwin's Law. "Bitch from hell" is going on my business cards. 20/25pic.twitter.com/P5ool1L4eA

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        17. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

          This one's from the InsideHigherEd article. Resisting being racist is hard, yo. 21/25pic.twitter.com/iry0qNI3y1

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        18. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

          "Invader" in the field, yo. Are you beginning to understand the real narrative here? The field is white and that's been understood as the norm. Your students don't feel welcome. 22/25pic.twitter.com/a7n4Fy3Pj8

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        19. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

          Take note that a non Anglo woman can join a group dedicated to researching [his] ancestors. How did I sneak in? If someone calls me Clayton Bigsby, Imma die. 23/25pic.twitter.com/SqtAEjkywf

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        20. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

          There were many comments abt Islam, Sharia Law, Iran, Saudi Arabia. Consider the black/brown targets in your countries who r imaginary threats. Support them. I'm not connected to any of those ideas/ places. Also disappointed no one spelled out "Shakira Law" in comments. 24/25pic.twitter.com/u8Z6430MU1

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        21. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

          At least I'm not white trash. OH SNAP! 25/25 Check out more in the comments below.pic.twitter.com/MOLD1CNu35

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        22. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

          Additional mentions: Jay gave me second-hand embarrassment. Seek help. /26pic.twitter.com/dBc5lCS2p9

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        23. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

          Is it though? Is it? Not sure I'm concerned whether or not a sentient genital wart thinks this is worth our time.pic.twitter.com/0vorbCEskh

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        24. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

          A ridiculous question for the ages. Read as: whiteness = European throughout history.pic.twitter.com/sfEscoobyX

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        25. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

          No you're the racist.pic.twitter.com/DufYrN8kV4

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        26. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

          A donkey talking about ASS and not doing anything but being an ass.pic.twitter.com/RzamZjbEiu

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        27. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

          "HOOOWYTE HISTORY" = ASS. Your students are being marginalized. Your scholars of color are being marginalized.pic.twitter.com/xix3mHTbZJ

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        28. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

          That's Dr. Ms. Olm and I clocked 20 years in the field this year. I thought I didn't like drama, but apparently I stormed off with my panties (I hate that word) in a twist. Also, thanks to all the quiet Board members who were actually on board for change or something.pic.twitter.com/SlJje21Wcy

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        29. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

          Sure. Start a fund and pay my way back to my original homelands. There's more to me than Africa, but send me to all the places. God speed with the fundraising.pic.twitter.com/xBh18yTawq

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        30. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

          That's probably enough for today, but just know we have lots of work to do. Stop being tone-deaf and ignorant in what you prioritize. We need you to be courageous. We are putting ourselves out there. Note that @erik_kaars received no criticism although he was heavily quoted.

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        31. Axel Folio, PhD, BFF of Mr. Bloodaxe‏ @ISASaxonists 22 Sep 2019

          Adam too @adam_miya , as the other POC voice was probably included in some of the more generalized "libtard anti-white, lying, racist" comments, so I'm sharing the hate with him. And to the PoC community, I don't want you to read this if it's too much. I've got you.

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