(WEAA)— Black students trying to flee Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion say they are facing discrimination and racism by Ukrainian officials.
Singer, songwriter and activist Duwa joins Two Way Talk to discuss her rescue mission and how she is working tirelessly to spread awareness of the mistreatment of Africans and Black foreigners in Ukraine.
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PLEASE WE NEED HELP. IS SCARY. #AFRICANSINUKRAINE ARE BEING THREATENED RIGHT NOW. THEIR LIVES ARE IN DANGER! @Ukraine SHAME ON YOU RACISM! #STOPTHERACISM https://t.co/DyvzzvCsGO
— Duwa (@officialduwa) February 27, 2022
Thanks to Volunteer Tracey for stepping up handling all our accounting, here is what we have received on donations so far and here is how much has gone out and come in. This includes donations in crypto, cashapp and Paypal. #BlackForeignersUkraine #AfricansinUkraine pic.twitter.com/y6mn6XlH4r
— Duwa (@officialduwa) March 7, 2022
THIS IS SAD! PLEASE LETUS RETWEET! Shame on you @Ukraine Many of our Nigerian students there are in medical school they are funding your economy. STOP THE RACISM! https://t.co/qNEoJYSU79
— Duwa (@officialduwa) February 26, 2022