On today’s episode of Queering the Air, Frankie and Iris are joined by Bobuq and Roj to discuss the justice for Ms Dhu campaign. Bobuq and Roj are organising a fundraiser for the campaign for justice for Yamaji woman Ms Dhu, who died in custody after being detained for unpaid fines. There are reflections on community activism, positionality and whiteness. We also have some critical thoughts on Midsumma.
Events / groups mentioned
Justice for Ms Dhu Sunday Fundraise <3
Sunday, January 22 at 3 PM
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trans-sational
Jan 19th 6:30-8:30
Black Dot Gallery
33 Saxon St Brunswick
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Wominjeka festival at Footscray Community Arts
14th-21st January
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Colouring the rainbow discussion at Darebin library Feb 7th, Northcote
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Warriors of Aboriginal Resistance
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Music -
Love Come Down -- Noah Slee cover of Evelyn Champagne King's original – found on Wondercore Island's #6 Mixtape The Dreamy One, released 2016
Many things - Ngaire, Blastoma, 2016
‘Ngarraanga’, by Indigenous performer/singer, used to be member of Black Arm Band, Emma Donovan, off 2009 Ngarraanga - EP. Now performs with the Putbacks.
Ms Dhu -- Felix Riebl from Cat Empire and Marliya and Gondwana Indigenous Children's Choir. Can view the video online. All proceeds from the song go to Ms Dhu's family, 2017.
Queering the Air collective