From the intro of my self-decolonization program:

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The purpose of this archive is to help you on your lifelong process of decolonizing yourself and unlearning the imperialist propaganda to which all people in imperial core countries (”USA”, “Canada”, Europe, etc) and around the world are constantly subjected.

Capitalism, individualism, and worship of the bourgeoisie are core features of Western ideology—these have seeped into every aspect of our lives and personalities on both a material and spiritual level. It is important to understand liberation movements against Western hegemony not just on an intellectual level, but on a spiritual and emotional level. Decolonization is a spiritual battle.

If you grew up or have lived for years in an imperial core country, approaching this archive will require great humility, mental flexibility, and the development of the sort of critical thinking which is systematically discouraged by our “education” systems. One of the most common problems I’ve observed among Westerners, including Westernized diasporas, is a form of static thinking in which the person refuses to confront and incorporate new facts and truths, refuses to submit and allow such information to change their views. They take criticism of their beliefs as a personal affront.

The purpose of this archive is help you become closer to the ideology and spirit of the revolutionaries and intellectuals birthed by the liberation movements of colonized peoples. Humble yourself and become a conduit and an agent for the on-the-ground liberation movement of the people you’re advocating for. For Palestine, that means upholding the principles of Palestinians in occupied Palestine, the Palestinian Resistance, and their martyrs and prisoners.

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I started this archive in October 2024 because comrades were getting banned on instagram (the platform I mainly use) and important materials and collections were being lost. Unless otherwise specified, much of the screenshotted images came from instagram posts and stories.

Some materials fit within multiple categories or may appear in multiple places; there may be a "see also" document within each folder that refers to additional entries in other folders.

I've selected materials from sources I consider reasonably principled where possible. I may occasionally include materials from questionable sources if it is especially unique or I'm not sure where else to find it. I’ll try to mark it with the phrase ‘compromised source’ but I may not always do so. You should also review the megalist to learn about compromised media outlets like New York Times, CNN, and Al Jazeera. Of course, you need to use your own media literacy and critical thinking.

To preserve this archive, download it and keep it stored. I'd recommend putting a date on it as I intend for this to be a living archive with new things regularly being added. Spread it around; take some of the slides and post them on your page.

I put dates in the file names where possible, but sometimes it's unclear when a piece was originally posted.

If you have something to contribute, email me at [email protected]

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