The Two Chairs

@TheTwoChairs

Let's REALLY talk about racism | Creating, curating & centering conversations on race & racism from diverse, minority and marginalized voices in Australia.

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    Jan 18

    At IndigenousX we host 52 Indigenous ppl a year, + our site writers, all telling their own stories in their own words. There aren’t many, if any, other outlets who can boast similar numbers. A few ‘Indigenous leaders’ on repeat doesn’t cut it anymore.

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    Jan 11

    “There are more important things to talk about than the date of Australia Day!” “Ok, let’s talk about Treaty.” “No.” “Indigenous representation in govt?” “Nope.” “Self-determination?” “No thanks.” “Reducing incarceration rates?” “Uh-uh” “Reversing funding cuts” “Lol.”

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    Jan 18

    “Why do you want to change the date?” “Well, I actually want a Treaty, land rights, economic independence, self-determination, total Indigenous control over Indigenous affairs, the elimination of racial discrimination, and basic respect as human beings but, you know, baby steps”

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  4. Jan 19

    ICYMI: Here's What Happened At Australia's National LGBTIQ Conference (12-13th Jan) via

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  5. Jan 19

    "We often hear about in our community that homophobia kills, and that racism can kill. What about people who face racism and homophobia?" via

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    Jan 3

    . 10 things to understand about race & crime reporting in Victoria in 2018

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    Jan 3

    Really wild and totally random coincidence this whole “African youth gang” violence thing erupted just in time for an election year

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    Jan 5

    Today did 5 tweets on gang violence. On the day that 5,000 white people trashed StKilda beach, 0 tweets. Race in politics is alive & well in the

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    Jan 7

    "Jeremy Rapke, QC, the former director of public prosecutions, stated that racial profiling and racial bias existed throughout the institution of Victoria Police'' - via

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    Jan 7

    "There have been more Caucasian youth apprehended than African Australian kids" - Vic Pol Assistant Police Commissioner

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    Jan 3

    Race discrimination commissioner: "Racial panics about crime create more problems than they solve. Experience tells us that sowing fear and whipping hysteria are sure ways to divide communities."

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    Jan 7

    "Our political leaders are hurting real people in the process of trying to get re-elected." via

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    Jan 7

    "Dutton either does not understand crime or he is wilfully racialising a social problem that has no racial antecedents."

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    17 Dec 2017

    CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHT // Queers Podcast Live by & . What happens when queers disagree? Does Australia need a national LGBTIQ organisation? What is the value of organising as an LGBTIQ community at all? Book your tickets here 👇🏽

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    20 Dec 2017

    Intersectionality in real life is perfectly illustrated when one’s sexual and gender identity intersects with their race, religion and culture. Join @Fahad_S_Ali and other queer Muslims in a roundtable discussion at 👉🏽

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    20 Dec 2017

    Join us for Beer & BBQ on Thursday 11th Jan to launch . It's FREE but you'll need to RSVP. Thank you to the Victorian Trades Hall Council for hosting the event and providing our food and drinks!

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    17 Dec 2017

    Single Sessions at // If you prefer to attend a single session or plenary at the conference you can use code "SingleSessionBT".

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    17 Dec 2017

    is a big word. Let’s talk about it. Kickstart the New Year 🎆 at 🌈 Register here 👉🏽 12-13 January 2018 👌🏽

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  19. 21 Dec 2017

    We're excited for the upcoming national intersectional conference in in #2018 Check them out!

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    We want to facilitate a conversation about LGBTIQ rights that becomes a critical part of a modern Australian discourse about what kind of society we want to be. We don’t have all the answers but we are creating a space to ask the questions. Join us 👉🏽
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    19 Nov 2017

    Today is , a sobering reminder that and violence against transgender people is an all-too-real experience for many both in Australia and worldwide.

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