Zahra Billoo

Zahra Billoo @ZahraBilloo

In attempting to heal and build in an expedited manner within Women's March, Inc., I offered to meet with stakeholders to address their concerns, and to work with my sisters on the new board to learn, heal, and build together. 17/ — PolitiTweet.org

Zahra Billoo @ZahraBilloo

I told the truth as my community and I have lived it, through the FBI’s targeting of my community, as I supported families who have lost loved ones because of US military actions, and as I learned from the horrific experiences of Palestinian life. 16/ — PolitiTweet.org

Zahra Billoo @ZahraBilloo

In looking at the tweets in question, I acknowledge that I wrote passionately. While I may have phrased some of my content differently today, I stand by my words. 15/ — PolitiTweet.org

Zahra Billoo @ZahraBilloo

I condemn any form of bigotry unequivocally, but I also refuse to be silent as allegations of bigotry are weaponized against the most marginalized people, those who find sanctuary and hope in the articulation of truth. 14/ — PolitiTweet.org

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To be clear, anti-Semitism is indeed a growing and dangerous problem in our country, as is anti-Blackness, anti-immigrant sentiment, Islamophobia, ableism, sexism, and so much more. 13/ — PolitiTweet.org

Zahra Billoo @ZahraBilloo

This isn’t about a lost seat, there will be many seats. The Women's March, Inc. has drawn a line in the sand, one that will exclude many with my lived experiences and critiques. It has effectively said, we will work on some women’s rights at the expense of others. 12/ — PolitiTweet.org

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To see and experience its new leaders caving to right-wing pressure, and casting aside a woman of color, a Muslim woman, a long-time advocate within the organization, without the willingness to make any efforts to learn and grow, breaks my heart. 11/ — PolitiTweet.org

Zahra Billoo @ZahraBilloo

The Women's March, Inc. that voted me off its board tonight is one that no longer demonstrates the strength that inspired millions of women across the country. 10/ — PolitiTweet.org

Zahra Billoo @ZahraBilloo

Over and over again, the co-founders of Women's March, Inc., @lsarsour, @msladyjustice1, @TamikaDMallory, and @bobblanddesign, put their lives on the line, winning power for all women in all of our diversity. 9/ — PolitiTweet.org

Zahra Billoo @ZahraBilloo

During the past few years right-wingers, from the President’s son to the Anti-Defamation League and troll armies, have targeted the Women's March, Inc. For so long, I’ve admired their resilience in speaking truth to power, in working together, and in never cowering. 8/ — PolitiTweet.org

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I spoke at the first #WomensMarch, spoke at regional marches every year after, spoke at the #WomensConvention, participated in national actions including the original #Kavanaugh protests, and worked to mobilize Muslim women for their efforts. 7/ — PolitiTweet.org

Zahra Billoo @ZahraBilloo

The Women's March, Inc. is an organization I once held dear. 6/ — PolitiTweet.org

Zahra Billoo @ZahraBilloo

However, much of the campaign is driven by people who oppose me and my work challenging the occupation of Palestine, our country's perpetuation of unjust and endless wars, and law enforcement operations targeting the American Muslim community. 5/ — PolitiTweet.org

Zahra Billoo @ZahraBilloo

The past 48 hours have been a spiral of bad news and smear efforts. Part of the smear campaign is motivated by opponents of the Women’s March, because the organization has traditionally challenged the status quo of power and white supremacy in our country. 4/ — PolitiTweet.org

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This followed an Islamophobic smear campaign led by the usual antagonists, who have long targeted me, my colleagues, and anyone else who dares speak out in support of Palestinian human rights and the right to self-determination. 3/ — PolitiTweet.org

Zahra Billoo @ZahraBilloo

A few hours ago, I was voted off the @WomensMarch national board. 2/ — PolitiTweet.org

Zahra Billoo @ZahraBilloo

Since this is going to be in your newsfeeds in the morning - here’s a thread about me being voted off the board of @WomensMarch tonight 1/ — PolitiTweet.org

Zahra Billoo @ZahraBilloo

RT @Jetpac_Inc: “Nonetheless, we must call out this language for what it is: untrue, racist, and dangerous. Governor Charlie Baker should i… — PolitiTweet.org

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Dangerous, scary, and also the next wave of technology. More than 30 organizations — including @Greenpeace, @MoveOn and @CAIRNational — have endorsed the campaign to ban law enforcement use of facial recognition. https://t.co/kKnJF2lfpp — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @MJPlitnick: Well, @jdforward wasted no time in following the lead of @jihadwatchRS @PamelaGeller and similar Islamophobes by publishing… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @IlhanMN: This is from a CBC event we hosted this weekend to celebrate black women in Congress. The President of the United States is c… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @bobblanddesign: I am so proud + excited to support the leadership of my sister, @ZahraBilloo, on the @womensmarch board. Her service as… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Rowaida_Abdel: Most of the news I cover is depressing but I am now finally able to share some exciting news. A Syrian couple I profiled… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @pillars_fund: We each have a role to play in confronting anti-Black racism. That’s why @MuslimARC has launched the #ResistRacism pledge… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @standwkashmir: Just in: A third speaker, Alaa Murabit, has pulled out from @gatesfoundation's Goalkeeper's event where Modi is to recei… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @arjunsethi81: History won't look kindly @gatesfoundation. They're honoring Modi at a time when millions of Kashmiris have been silence… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @imraansiddiqi: Effing cowards. https://t.co/XT6UMyfPth — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @womensmarch: We’ve cultivated the leadership of grassroots organizers across the country to make Women’s March a leaderful movement, an… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @GuthrieGF: Two clergywomen are among the new members of the @womensmarch board: Rabbi Tamara Cohen and Rev. T. Sheri Dickerson. https:/… — PolitiTweet.org

Zahra Billoo @ZahraBilloo

Ameeen! — PolitiTweet.org