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Today is the 4th of July, America's Independence Day. While we celebrate our freedom, we must be mindful of the fact that the people across the globe that are still suffering. Palestinians have not experienced freedom in 9 months. 35,000+ innocent people (including children) have been killed. They are losing their families, loved ones, homes, careers, and lives.

I have seen so many people saying "what can I do to help?" and there are various answers to this. Here are some:

1. Boycott - Stop buying from companies that are funding the genocides: McDonalds, Coca-Cola, Dominos, Google, Meta, Amazon, Disney, Hulu. Instead, support the ones that are in favor of stopping the genocides: Wet n Wild, Elf Cosmetics, Huda Beauty, Calvin Klein, Raising Canes, Ben n Jerry's

2. Donate - There are countless resources out there that are designed to help Palestinians and I will link a few below. Click to help (one click, donates ad revenue), eSims (virtual SIM cards that allow communicate with the outside world), Ceasefire in Gaza (a website with reliable resources/information gathered in one place), GoFundMe (supporting displaced families in Gaza), Pious Projects Campaign (distributing feminine hygiene products)

3. Spread the word - You cannot say things like "I don't get into politics" "I don't like to pick sides" "I'm staying neutral" in this situation. The only option here is to SPEAK UP. Properly educate those you can when you can, share accurate resources/posts online, donate, etc. Palestinians are being SILENCED and need as much help as we can provide.

Support the ceasefire, free Palestine 🍉

now that I am not an lgbtq+ youth, I just want to tell our community's lgbtq+ youth (and even lgbtq+ adults !) that you will always be accepted and loved for who you are here.

looking back, I know that I am extremely lucky to have grown up in a safe, welcoming environment. however, I recognize that some of you guys may not have that luxury, and it pains me to see that we are still in an age where discrimination supersedes any attempt to accept someone for who they love. Planet Minecraft will always be a safe environment for you guys, and we will never tolerate discrimination of any form. we are a community for everyone.

I want you guys to know that, despite everything, you will always have someone in your corner (me!), and I am pretty damn vocal if need be. my DMs are open for everyone and for anything.

now go be good people