Black Lives Matter Grassroots Expresses Solidarity with Palestinians: A Call for Decolonization
Recently, Black Lives Matter Grassroots made headlines with a powerful press release that illustrates their solidarity with “our Palestinian family.” In the statement, they draw significant parallels between the struggles faced by Black Americans and the challenges endured by Palestinians. This compelling message calls for a profound decolonization of America, urging a collective understanding of the intertwined struggles for justice and liberation on both fronts.
Black Lives Matter Grassroots (BLM Grassroots) is a dedicated non-profit organization that actively supports local Black Lives Matter chapters, partnering organizations, and individuals committed to racial justice. Their mission is to empower communities and promote systemic change, emphasizing the importance of solidarity in the fight against oppression. Through their initiatives, they aim to amplify the voices of marginalized communities and advocate for their rights.
The statement shared on various social media platforms reads:
Black Lives Matter Grassroots stands in solidarity with our Palestinian household who’re at the moment resisting 57 years of settler colonialism and apartheid. As Black folks proceed the combat to finish militarism and mass incarceration in our personal communities, allow us to perceive the resistance in Palestine as an try and tear down the gates of the world’s largest open-air jail. As a radical Black group grounded in abolitionist beliefs, we see clear parallels between Black and Palestinian folks.
We, too, perceive what it means to be surveilled, dehumanized, property seized, households separated, our folks criminalized and slaughtered with impunity, locked up in droves, and once we resist they name us terrorists. We, too, dream of a world the place our folks could reside freely on decolonized land. May the borders, checkpoints, prisons, police, and watchlists that terrorize our communities crumble and should the world we construct from their ashes honor those that have fallen in battle.
New assertion: BLM Grassroots calls for Hamas-style decolonization of America: pic.twitter.com/e4ORn9x0FH
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) October 10, 2023
Understanding Hamas: Context and Recent Attacks on Civilians
Hamas is a Palestinian militant group recognized by the United States, the European Union, and various other Western nations as a terrorist organization. The group’s charter outlines its intent to dismantle the State of Israel and establish an Islamic state in its place. Throughout its history, Hamas has been responsible for numerous acts of terrorism, including suicide bombings, rocket strikes, and kidnappings, leading to the tragic deaths of hundreds of civilians, both Israeli and Palestinian.
The most recent escalation occurred over the weekend, resulting in the deaths of over 900 Israelis. Among the casualties were at least 260 young individuals who lost their lives during a tragic event known as the Dance Party, which took place near Kibbutz Urim in southern Israel. This incident has sparked outrage and concern over the ongoing violence in the region.
May their recollections be a blessing. pic.twitter.com/rem3LQIR9D
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 10, 2023
Controversy Surrounding BLM’s Support for Palestine
In a recent report, The Gateway Pundit highlighted that the Chicago chapter of Black Lives Matter released a graphic supporting Hamas terrorists, who are accused of perpetrating ongoing attacks against civilians. The graphic featured the bold statement: ‘I stand with Palestine,’ igniting significant backlash and raising questions about the implications of such support.
The official Chicago chapter of Black Lives Matter launched a graphic of a Hamas paraglider with the textual content: “I stand with Palestine.” A unit of Hamas militants used paragliders and hold gliders to launch their armed bloodbath of civilians in southern Israel. BLM, like Antifa, has… pic.twitter.com/ATN2d4sAcf
— Andy Ngô ️ (@MrAndyNgo) October 10, 2023
BLM went full mask-off as we speak.
We all the time known as them a home terror group. Glad to see them lastly admit it.
Keep in thoughts that is from the official BLM chapters in LA and Chicago: pic.twitter.com/NEXQNgbJhJ
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) October 10, 2023
Elon Musk’s Remarks and the Ideological Implications
Notably, Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X (formerly known as Twitter), also commented on the situation, stating, “your position is clear.” This remark underscores the moral complexities involved in aligning with such a group like Hamas, raising serious questions about the intentions and values of BLM Grassroots.
The recent statement from BLM Grassroots reveals a troubling ideological alignment with radical leftist movements that advocate for dismantling existing social, political, and economic frameworks. The use of terms like “settler colonialism,” “apartheid,” and “decolonized land” indicates a worldview that perceives America as an illegitimate entity in need of complete transformation. This shift towards a more radical, anti-American stance diverges sharply from the original objectives of the Black Lives Matter movement, raising concerns for those who cherish principles such as democracy, freedom, and the rule of law.
