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How one friend's Fundraiser will keep our Romani tribe warm this winter
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How one friend's Fundraiser will keep our Romani tribe warm this winter

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Sep 02, 2024
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Dear friends,

We have been publishing a lot about the injustices and institutional racism against our Romani tribe. We have told you about…

  • the modern-day slavery that is street cleaning employment

  • the life of constant hustling without a single day of rest

  • how private interests and law enforcement encourage the Romani to steal

  • how institutions refuse to acknowledge tangible reality when reported by a Romani

  • how the casino is the only way to make real money for a Romani

  • the backstory of the Roma quarter and how it was demolished and the families displaced

On our Instagram page, we have shared many videos from our tribe - not only the ones showing traditions and celebrations but also…

  • Men from our tribe up at 3:00 am to shovel snow… without extra pay

  • A wedding taking place in front of the crisis center, right next to the police station

  • Rain pouring from the roof of the crisis center.

  • News video snippets from the demolition of the Roma houses

  • Snippets from Pepi’s short movie showing the Roma Quarter,…

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