Sid Naidu
@sidnaidu.bsky.social
I use the 📸 to tell stories.
Photojournalist, Documentary Media Producer & Social Entrepreneur working across the intersections of culture, community & change
Photojournalist, Documentary Media Producer & Social Entrepreneur working across the intersections of culture, community & change
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Sid Naidu
@sidnaidu.bsky.social
· Dec 5
The Indigenous farmers decolonizing Toronto’s hydro fields | The Narwhal
Under the power lines of Malvern and Flemingdon Park, Anishinaabeg farmers are bringing fresh food to communities that need it
thenarwhal.ca
An article I wrote & shot at the start of this year for @thenarwhal.ca on how two Indigenous farmers are building capacity for food sovereignty in underserved neighbourhoods in Toronto’s East.
#foodsecurity #environment #foodsovereignty #TheNarwhal #Flemo #Malvern #Scarborough
#foodsecurity #environment #foodsovereignty #TheNarwhal #Flemo #Malvern #Scarborough
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The erasure of the Jan. 6 records comes while the administration is also seeking to whitewash the teaching of U.S. history, threatening to withhold funds from schools that teach about America’s troubled history of racial and gender discrimination.
By @alecmac.bsky.social
By @alecmac.bsky.social
Memory-Holing Jan. 6: What Happens When You Try to Make History Vanish?
The Trump administration’s decision to delete a DOJ database of cases against Capitol riot defendants places those who seek to preserve the historical record in direct opposition to their own…
propub.li
February 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The erasure of the Jan. 6 records comes while the administration is also seeking to whitewash the teaching of U.S. history, threatening to withhold funds from schools that teach about America’s troubled history of racial and gender discrimination.
By @alecmac.bsky.social
By @alecmac.bsky.social
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New: Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has been unleashed on federal agencies. ProPublica is attempting to document who is working with him and what they are doing.
https://buff.ly/4aO1jLq
First byline at new job!
https://buff.ly/4aO1jLq
First byline at new job!
Elon Musk’s Demolition Crew
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has been unleashed on federal agencies. ProPublica is attempting to document who is working with him and what they are doing.
buff.ly
February 6, 2025 at 10:29 PM
New: Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has been unleashed on federal agencies. ProPublica is attempting to document who is working with him and what they are doing.
https://buff.ly/4aO1jLq
First byline at new job!
https://buff.ly/4aO1jLq
First byline at new job!
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I honestly believe our most powerful position in a toxic time that feeds on cynicism, apathy,& despair is to genuinely care and act for a better world.
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
January 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I honestly believe our most powerful position in a toxic time that feeds on cynicism, apathy,& despair is to genuinely care and act for a better world.
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
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Trump falsely blames DEI (MAGA dog whistle for women and people of color) as he, a white man, is President and Sean Duffy, a white man, is the Sec of Transportation and Pete Hegseth, a white man, is Secretary of Defense.
January 31, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Trump falsely blames DEI (MAGA dog whistle for women and people of color) as he, a white man, is President and Sean Duffy, a white man, is the Sec of Transportation and Pete Hegseth, a white man, is Secretary of Defense.
My new self care routine involves tuning into journalism from @zeteo.com
Shout outs to independent media bringing the needed accountability in reporting.
Shout outs to independent media bringing the needed accountability in reporting.
January 29, 2025 at 4:05 AM
My new self care routine involves tuning into journalism from @zeteo.com
Shout outs to independent media bringing the needed accountability in reporting.
Shout outs to independent media bringing the needed accountability in reporting.
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Democrats who want to be relevant and have a future with the party, look at AOC, Jamie Raskin, Jasmine Crockett, Senators Van Hollen and even Murphy right now.
They're the ones calling it out, refusing to bend the knee, and reflecting the righteous anger of America against the broligarchy.
They're the ones calling it out, refusing to bend the knee, and reflecting the righteous anger of America against the broligarchy.
January 22, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Democrats who want to be relevant and have a future with the party, look at AOC, Jamie Raskin, Jasmine Crockett, Senators Van Hollen and even Murphy right now.
They're the ones calling it out, refusing to bend the knee, and reflecting the righteous anger of America against the broligarchy.
They're the ones calling it out, refusing to bend the knee, and reflecting the righteous anger of America against the broligarchy.
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“I’ve never felt like a foreigner until now.” His friends and family members in a Georgia town voted for Donald Trump in support of mass deportation. Now he is scrambling to stay in the country.
His Family Voted to Support Trump’s Deportation Plan. That Includes Him.
His friends and family members in Rome, Ga., voted to support mass deportation. Now he’s scrambling to stay in the country.
www.nytimes.com
December 15, 2024 at 10:35 PM
“I’ve never felt like a foreigner until now.” His friends and family members in a Georgia town voted for Donald Trump in support of mass deportation. Now he is scrambling to stay in the country.
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ANADOLU AGENCY: Number of journalists killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza climbs to 195 v.aa.com.tr/3424786 #photojournalism #journalism #photography
Number of journalists killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza climbs to 195
Israel kills journalist Mohammed Baalousha working for Al-Mashhad Channel, says Palestinian Journalists’ Forum - Anadolu Ajansı
v.aa.com.tr
December 15, 2024 at 2:22 PM
ANADOLU AGENCY: Number of journalists killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza climbs to 195 v.aa.com.tr/3424786 #photojournalism #journalism #photography
Podcast production underway for @healthequityca.bsky.social hosting a conversation with Dr. Paul Caulford.
Produced by Lead Podcasting in partnership with Change Made Studios
Brought to you by the Canadian Centre for Refugee & Immigrant Healthcare
#refugeeswelcome #healthequity #Canada
Produced by Lead Podcasting in partnership with Change Made Studios
Brought to you by the Canadian Centre for Refugee & Immigrant Healthcare
#refugeeswelcome #healthequity #Canada
December 14, 2024 at 4:10 AM
Podcast production underway for @healthequityca.bsky.social hosting a conversation with Dr. Paul Caulford.
Produced by Lead Podcasting in partnership with Change Made Studios
Brought to you by the Canadian Centre for Refugee & Immigrant Healthcare
#refugeeswelcome #healthequity #Canada
Produced by Lead Podcasting in partnership with Change Made Studios
Brought to you by the Canadian Centre for Refugee & Immigrant Healthcare
#refugeeswelcome #healthequity #Canada
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Three years later, the Alberta government has finally released names of 16 oilsands companies that allegedly flouted rules requiring them to pay for independent environmental monitoring by scientists. @mikedesouza.bsky.social obtained the data.
Alberta kept fines for 16 oilsands companies secret for three years | The Narwhal
Environment Ministry ordered to release data after keeping names of 16 oilsands companies secret
thenarwhal.ca
December 12, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Three years later, the Alberta government has finally released names of 16 oilsands companies that allegedly flouted rules requiring them to pay for independent environmental monitoring by scientists. @mikedesouza.bsky.social obtained the data.
In the news via @healthequityca.bsky.social
In The News: Canada Continues Processing Syrian Refugee Claims As European Nations Pause Intake
Read the full article by David Baxter via Canadian Press: https://tinyurl.com/2vyskz9h
Follow @healthequity.ca for more news and updates on Canada's refugee & immigration system.
Read the full article by David Baxter via Canadian Press: https://tinyurl.com/2vyskz9h
Follow @healthequity.ca for more news and updates on Canada's refugee & immigration system.
December 10, 2024 at 10:11 PM
In the news via @healthequityca.bsky.social
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Our gerontocracy needs to be dismantled. These older folks should be relaxing at home, not grasping to power till the very end.
Sen. Mitch McConnell “fell following Senate GOP lunch. Getting medical treatment,” @bresreports.bsky.social reports
December 10, 2024 at 7:14 PM
Our gerontocracy needs to be dismantled. These older folks should be relaxing at home, not grasping to power till the very end.
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On that note & primer you can expect me to drop some of my favourite Hip Hop artists on here.
Who’s been watching From The Block Performances?
Here’s one from South Asian Hip Hop Artist Hanumankind performing his viral track Big Dawgs
Who’s been watching From The Block Performances?
Here’s one from South Asian Hip Hop Artist Hanumankind performing his viral track Big Dawgs
Hanumankind – Big Dawgs | From The Block Performance 🎙
YouTube video by 4 Shooters Only
youtu.be
December 9, 2024 at 5:29 AM
On that note & primer you can expect me to drop some of my favourite Hip Hop artists on here.
Who’s been watching From The Block Performances?
Here’s one from South Asian Hip Hop Artist Hanumankind performing his viral track Big Dawgs
Who’s been watching From The Block Performances?
Here’s one from South Asian Hip Hop Artist Hanumankind performing his viral track Big Dawgs
Just so it’s out there in the blue:
I was raised on Hip Hop & I will forever be thankful for the culture.
It gave the opportunity to build platforms for others.
It showed me the power in community.
#HipHop #Culture #Community
I was raised on Hip Hop & I will forever be thankful for the culture.
It gave the opportunity to build platforms for others.
It showed me the power in community.
#HipHop #Culture #Community
December 9, 2024 at 5:25 AM
Just so it’s out there in the blue:
I was raised on Hip Hop & I will forever be thankful for the culture.
It gave the opportunity to build platforms for others.
It showed me the power in community.
#HipHop #Culture #Community
I was raised on Hip Hop & I will forever be thankful for the culture.
It gave the opportunity to build platforms for others.
It showed me the power in community.
#HipHop #Culture #Community
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THE INDEPENDENT: Syria Global Reaction www.independent.co.uk/news/ap-b266... @the-independent.com #photojournalism #journalism #photography
PHOTO COLLECTION: Syria Global Reaction
This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.
www.independent.co.uk
December 8, 2024 at 8:54 PM
THE INDEPENDENT: Syria Global Reaction www.independent.co.uk/news/ap-b266... @the-independent.com #photojournalism #journalism #photography
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FRANCE 24: Syrians celebrate end of half a century of Assad family rule f24.my/AnZ9.X @france24.bsky.social #photojournalism #journalism
In pictures: Syrians celebrate end of half a century of Assad family rule
Jubilant Syrians poured into the streets in celebration on Sunday after a lightning rebel offensive reached the capital Damascus, putting an end to the Assad family’s 50 years of iron-fisted rule over...
f24.my
December 8, 2024 at 8:50 PM
FRANCE 24: Syrians celebrate end of half a century of Assad family rule f24.my/AnZ9.X @france24.bsky.social #photojournalism #journalism
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THE GUARDIAN: The fall of Damascus www.theguardian.com/artanddesign... @theguardian.com #photojournalism #journalism #photography
The fall of Damascus: in pictures
Islamist-led rebels declared they had taken Damascus in a lightning offensive on 8 December, sending President Bashar al-Assad fleeing and ending five decades of Baath rule in Syria
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2024 at 1:57 PM
THE GUARDIAN: The fall of Damascus www.theguardian.com/artanddesign... @theguardian.com #photojournalism #journalism #photography
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Events in Syria are moving at remarkable pace. More than a decade of conflict has displaced millions. Now many more are in danger.
We will respond wherever, whenever, however we can to support people in need, including reception centres – food, water, fuel, tents, blankets.
1/3
We will respond wherever, whenever, however we can to support people in need, including reception centres – food, water, fuel, tents, blankets.
1/3
December 8, 2024 at 9:17 AM
Events in Syria are moving at remarkable pace. More than a decade of conflict has displaced millions. Now many more are in danger.
We will respond wherever, whenever, however we can to support people in need, including reception centres – food, water, fuel, tents, blankets.
1/3
We will respond wherever, whenever, however we can to support people in need, including reception centres – food, water, fuel, tents, blankets.
1/3
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L'ORIENT-LE JOUR: First images of the fall of Assad's regime www.lorientlejour.com/multimedia/1... #photojournalism #journalism #photography
First images of the fall of Assad's regime - L'Orient Today
L’Orient Today is an independent, nonpartisan, nonsectarian news platform and your trusted source of information about Lebanon and the Middle East.
www.lorientlejour.com
December 8, 2024 at 2:10 PM
L'ORIENT-LE JOUR: First images of the fall of Assad's regime www.lorientlejour.com/multimedia/1... #photojournalism #journalism #photography
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The fall of Syria's regime is bound to have a profound impact on the Middle East, and on the global balance of power
Assad’s Downfall Marks a New Realignment in the Middle East
Winners and losers have already emerged, Turkey gained, Russia and Iran lost sway—but the gains and losses could prove illusory.
on.wsj.com
December 8, 2024 at 5:45 PM
The fall of Syria's regime is bound to have a profound impact on the Middle East, and on the global balance of power
As an international development specialist I’ve followed the conflict in Syria from its start.
The fall of the Assad regime will have hopefully ended one of the longest protracted crises of the Arab spring.
So many lives lost and people displaced as result of this 12 year civil war.
The fall of the Assad regime will have hopefully ended one of the longest protracted crises of the Arab spring.
So many lives lost and people displaced as result of this 12 year civil war.
December 8, 2024 at 8:45 PM
As an international development specialist I’ve followed the conflict in Syria from its start.
The fall of the Assad regime will have hopefully ended one of the longest protracted crises of the Arab spring.
So many lives lost and people displaced as result of this 12 year civil war.
The fall of the Assad regime will have hopefully ended one of the longest protracted crises of the Arab spring.
So many lives lost and people displaced as result of this 12 year civil war.
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BREAKING: Russian state news agencies report ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad and his family are in Moscow and given asylum.
Russian state news agencies say ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad is in Moscow and given asylum
The Syrian government collapsed to a lightning rebel offensive that sent crowds into the streets to celebrate the end of the Assad family's 50 years of iron rule.
apnews.com
December 8, 2024 at 6:21 PM
BREAKING: Russian state news agencies report ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad and his family are in Moscow and given asylum.
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Syrians around the world celebrate fall of Bashar al-Assad regime – video
Syrians around the world celebrate fall of Bashar al-Assad regime – video
Syrians in cities across the world celebrated the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime. People cheered, danced with flags and beeped car horns after the Syrian government was ousted in an end to the Assad family's 50-year rule
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Syria live – latest…
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2024 at 6:22 PM
Syrians around the world celebrate fall of Bashar al-Assad regime – video
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MIDDLE EAST EYE: Syrians celebrate ousting of Assad in Damascus www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/li... @middleeasteye-rss.bsky.social #photojournalism #journalism #photography
In photos: Syrians celebrate ousting of Assad in Damascus
www.middleeasteye.net
December 8, 2024 at 2:29 PM
MIDDLE EAST EYE: Syrians celebrate ousting of Assad in Damascus www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/li... @middleeasteye-rss.bsky.social #photojournalism #journalism #photography