Shamim Sarif
@shamimsarif.bsky.social
Current read. And what a fragile, heartbreaking joy it is.
November 9, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Current read. And what a fragile, heartbreaking joy it is.
Someone just recognised me and Hanan at a coffee shop in London. I Can’t Think Straight was one of their favourite films. Considering I may still be using a ten year old PR shot on my socials, I was sort of reassured...
November 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Someone just recognised me and Hanan at a coffee shop in London. I Can’t Think Straight was one of their favourite films. Considering I may still be using a ten year old PR shot on my socials, I was sort of reassured...
Reposted by Shamim Sarif
Trans people didn't shut down the government. Trans people haven't inflated an AI bubble that is moments away from wrecking the world economy. Trans people aren't stealing people off the streets or destroying democracy or committing genocide. That would be billionaires.
You're mad at the wrong 1%.
You're mad at the wrong 1%.
October 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Trans people didn't shut down the government. Trans people haven't inflated an AI bubble that is moments away from wrecking the world economy. Trans people aren't stealing people off the streets or destroying democracy or committing genocide. That would be billionaires.
You're mad at the wrong 1%.
You're mad at the wrong 1%.
Reposted by Shamim Sarif
As Toni Morrison said, "the very serious function of racism is distraction. It keeps you from doing your work." But she also reminded us never to lose our capacity to be shocked.
Part of my conversation on @ayman.msnbc.com earlier today.
Part of my conversation on @ayman.msnbc.com earlier today.
October 25, 2025 at 11:42 PM
As Toni Morrison said, "the very serious function of racism is distraction. It keeps you from doing your work." But she also reminded us never to lose our capacity to be shocked.
Part of my conversation on @ayman.msnbc.com earlier today.
Part of my conversation on @ayman.msnbc.com earlier today.
Dream cast on a dream show - and I get to direct the first three episodes :)
October 25, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Dream cast on a dream show - and I get to direct the first three episodes :)
Reposted by Shamim Sarif
A good time to celebrate, too, the amazing contributions of librarians over 100 years for the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway (as was) Medals, as well as their astonishing Shadowing programmes that have seen hundreds of thousands of young people reading and voting on the shortlists.
October 25, 2025 at 10:33 AM
A good time to celebrate, too, the amazing contributions of librarians over 100 years for the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway (as was) Medals, as well as their astonishing Shadowing programmes that have seen hundreds of thousands of young people reading and voting on the shortlists.
Reposted by Shamim Sarif
‘Nothing has changed’: Gaza health workers report almost no medical aid entering the strip - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/nothing-has-changed-gaza-health-workers-report-almost-no-medical-aid-entering-strip
‘Nothing has changed’: Gaza health workers report almost no medical aid entering the strip
Israel continues to block medical supplies, equipment and assistive devices classified as 'dual-use' items
www.middleeasteye.net
October 25, 2025 at 11:05 AM
‘Nothing has changed’: Gaza health workers report almost no medical aid entering the strip - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/nothing-has-changed-gaza-health-workers-report-almost-no-medical-aid-entering-strip
Reposted by Shamim Sarif
🎙️Ep 47: For #AhedTamimi, the occupation is not only the theft of land—but of humanity, thought, and identity. She shares memories of childhood under military rule and the unbreakable spirit of her people.
Watch → www.youtube.com/watch?v=BanF...
#FreePalestine
Watch → www.youtube.com/watch?v=BanF...
#FreePalestine
August 9, 2025 at 7:16 AM
🎙️Ep 47: For #AhedTamimi, the occupation is not only the theft of land—but of humanity, thought, and identity. She shares memories of childhood under military rule and the unbreakable spirit of her people.
Watch → www.youtube.com/watch?v=BanF...
#FreePalestine
Watch → www.youtube.com/watch?v=BanF...
#FreePalestine
Reposted by Shamim Sarif
A worthwhile read and an important reminder.
How Mandela Showed Me Justice Is a Story We Choose to Tell by @shamimsarif.bsky.social #Writing #Justice #empathy #SouthAfrica #Apartheid #justice
shamimsarif.substack.com/p/how-mandel...
How Mandela Showed Me Justice Is a Story We Choose to Tell by @shamimsarif.bsky.social #Writing #Justice #empathy #SouthAfrica #Apartheid #justice
shamimsarif.substack.com/p/how-mandel...
How Mandela Showed Me Justice Is a Story We Choose to Tell
Justice isn’t a moment.
shamimsarif.substack.com
July 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
A worthwhile read and an important reminder.
How Mandela Showed Me Justice Is a Story We Choose to Tell by @shamimsarif.bsky.social #Writing #Justice #empathy #SouthAfrica #Apartheid #justice
shamimsarif.substack.com/p/how-mandel...
How Mandela Showed Me Justice Is a Story We Choose to Tell by @shamimsarif.bsky.social #Writing #Justice #empathy #SouthAfrica #Apartheid #justice
shamimsarif.substack.com/p/how-mandel...
Hi! I just signed this urgent call to award UN human rights expert Francesca Albanese the Nobel Peace Prize. Trump just issued sanctions against her, because she’s standing up for the people of Gaza! Can you sign and share as well? Thank you 🙏
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
Nobel Peace Prize for Francesca Albanese
Netanyahu just nominated Trump for the Nobel peace prize. Let’s show that the world thinks - Francesca deserves it instead!
secure.avaaz.org
July 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Hi! I just signed this urgent call to award UN human rights expert Francesca Albanese the Nobel Peace Prize. Trump just issued sanctions against her, because she’s standing up for the people of Gaza! Can you sign and share as well? Thank you 🙏
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
Reposted by Shamim Sarif
Israeli settlers set fire to homes while families were still inside, according to Palestinian media reports about an arson attack on a village in the occupied West Bank.
June 5, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Israeli settlers set fire to homes while families were still inside, according to Palestinian media reports about an arson attack on a village in the occupied West Bank.
Reposted by Shamim Sarif
Israel kills two Red Cross workers and 11-year-old influencer Yaqeen Hammad after seizing 77 percent of Gaza’s land.
Israel bombs Gaza school, killing 19; EU, Arab nations urge end to war
Israel kills two Red Cross workers and 11-year-old influencer Yaqeen Hammad after seizing 77 percent of Gaza’s land.
bit.ly
May 26, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Israel kills two Red Cross workers and 11-year-old influencer Yaqeen Hammad after seizing 77 percent of Gaza’s land.
Reposted by Shamim Sarif
14,000 babies are at risk of dying in the next 48 hours in Gaza if aid doesn’t reach them, warns Tom Fletcher, the UN’s under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs – a figure he called “utterly chilling.”
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/x26ghx
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/x26ghx
May 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
14,000 babies are at risk of dying in the next 48 hours in Gaza if aid doesn’t reach them, warns Tom Fletcher, the UN’s under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs – a figure he called “utterly chilling.”
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/x26ghx
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/x26ghx
Find IDF Soldiers is a new database from The Maple containing profiles of 163 Canadians that have joined the Israeli military. findidfsoldiers.net
Find IDF Soldiers
A database from The Maple documenting Canadians that have served in the Israeli military.
findidfsoldiers.net
May 20, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Find IDF Soldiers is a new database from The Maple containing profiles of 163 Canadians that have joined the Israeli military. findidfsoldiers.net
Jill Sobule (1959–2025) 🎸
Devastated to learn of the passing of Jill Sobule — a fiercely original artist, queer icon, and one of the most tender, fearless voices in music.
Jill gave us so much: Supermodel, I Kissed a Girl, and a body of work that was satirical, subversive, and deeply human.
Devastated to learn of the passing of Jill Sobule — a fiercely original artist, queer icon, and one of the most tender, fearless voices in music.
Jill gave us so much: Supermodel, I Kissed a Girl, and a body of work that was satirical, subversive, and deeply human.
May 5, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Jill Sobule (1959–2025) 🎸
Devastated to learn of the passing of Jill Sobule — a fiercely original artist, queer icon, and one of the most tender, fearless voices in music.
Jill gave us so much: Supermodel, I Kissed a Girl, and a body of work that was satirical, subversive, and deeply human.
Devastated to learn of the passing of Jill Sobule — a fiercely original artist, queer icon, and one of the most tender, fearless voices in music.
Jill gave us so much: Supermodel, I Kissed a Girl, and a body of work that was satirical, subversive, and deeply human.
Out in Toronto with our youngest
April 22, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Out in Toronto with our youngest