THE ANARCHIST LIBRARY IN SERBIA

I'm happy to share that several unexpected events have been presenting themselves this summer. The latest news is that my zine "Abstract By Nature" has been selected to be in the ANARCHIST LIBRARY in Serbia. I knew little about this country and was intrigued when they contacted me.

This is what I learned about Serbia..

Serbia became a stand-alone sovereign republic in summer 2006 after Montenegro voted in a referendum for independence from the Union of Serbia and Montenegro. Zoran Djindic became the president and was involved with an anarchist group when he was young. Trivo Indjic, another former anarchist, became Serbian ambassador to Spain. The first Serbian socialist, Zivojin Zujovic (1838-1870), was a follower of Proudhon. Zujovic influenced the first Serbian socialist theoretician Svetozar Marković (1846-1875), a central figure of the early Serbian revolutionary movement. Marković was not an anarchist, but was significantly influenced by anarchism, and his ideas contain libertarian concepts.

According to Reporters Without Borders (RSF) in 2010, "death threats, physical or verbal assaults, harassment and corruption are unfortunately still the daily lot of the press." Journalists have been the victims of reprisals for investigating the criminal underworld.

I wrote this zine to educate and empower people who are constantly conflicted with societal taboos specifically in the culture and traditions of the minority family. Including 411 on the Black punk scene in Los Angeles. I also added some of my political comics and empowering poetry.

[Anarchist] a person who promotes disorder or excites revolt against any established rule, law, or custom.

I do not consider myself an anarchist. However, I do believe in speaking my truth, even if it is against the grain or going against popular demand/opinion. Not because I want to cause trouble but because I am an individual with individual thoughts. We are caught up in a society that can't think for themselves even when we know it's not the best decision. The world has turned into a popularity contest. My mission is to send out as much love and compassion into the universe. My mission is to constantly learn from people who are different from me. I want to place myself in as many uncomfortable situations as possible so I can grow in my thoughts and ideas. it is our responsibility to learn, understand and respect people for who they are. We do not all share the same life experiences. We can not expect or assume that everyone has the same defined perceptions.

As I write this I realize that I can relate to the definition of an anarchist more than I thought. I hope that my zine continues to empower people all over the world for years to come.

Thanks for reading and please pick up a copy of

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~Zoe Blaq

Dia de Los Muertos

D ia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a colorful festival celebrating the living. In the United States and in Mexico's larger cities, families build altars in their homes, dedicating them to the dead. They surround these altars with flowers, food and pictures of the deceased. They light candles and place them next to the altar. The Aztecs and other Meso -American civilizations kept skulls as trophies and displayed them during the ritual. The skulls were used to symbolize death and rebirth. The Aztecs and other Meso -American civilizations believed that the dead came back to visit during the month long ritual. The natives viewed it as the continuation of life. Instead of fearing death, they embraced it. To them, life was a dream and only in death did they become truly awake. The ritual has evolved to include other cultures like Native Americans and African Americans doing their own dances. This was my third year celebrating this event. Each year Hollywood Forever Cemetery comes ...

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Spring Vigilance

Greetings loved ones, This picture reminds me of how connected we are with nature. The tree an extension of myself, helping me stay balanced and grounded. I'd like to share what I've been practicing in order to transform into my better self. Perhaps you will find something helpful that will further your inner journey as well. Practice compassion for those who have separated themselves consciously. Start by forgiving yourself for not being perfect. Love individuals that are difficult to love. Not just particular people, do it without circumstance or demand. Remain vigilant and conscious. Stay present. Be impervious to negativity. Take accountability. Do your inner work. When you know yourself, you trust yourself. The more trust the more self love and self acceptance. Stay connected with nature. I enjoy going to the beach or sitting under a blanket of trees in my garden. Listen to the rhythm of nature. Nature moves with purpose. A vision pulls you forward. Don't...

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