Happy International Roma Day, y'all! On 4/8, we have a lot to celebrate, and we have some hard truths to tell about the persistence of Romani persecution. We are sharing some things you can do to celebrate this International Roma Day, and we're putting out a call for stories from Roma and related groups about their experiences with antigypsyism. Email us at [email protected]. Also, we have a bonus interview with Jess' grandma this episode!

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Outdoor & masked Roma Day parade in NYC in Jackson Heights, Queens at Diversity Plaza at 6 PM EST on 4/8, organized by Petra Gelbart and Michael Cuiraru.

International Roma Day benefit concert From Macedonia with Love on 4/8 from 6-7 EST

ERIAC Romanistan Monologues (ROMAMOMA) https://eriac.org/romanistan-monologues/

Romani Herstory Fundraiser for Roma and Sinti in Piedmont, Italy
https://www.instagram.com/romani.herstory/
https://www.romaniherstory.com/donate
Funds raised go to Sveta @romnija to provide food, water, warm clothes, sanitizer, masks, and other essentials to Roma and Sinti rendered homeless by COVID and fascist attacks

You can find us on Instagram @romanistanpodcast, and on Facebook under the same name. 

Keep an eye out for our Patreon coming soon. We lovingly put our own money into this project, but we’ll be giving you ways to show your support financially and in return get some extra treats and bonus materials. 

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You can find Jess Reidy on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele, where you can  also book her for a palm or tarot reading. 

You can find Paulina Verminski on instagram @_paulina_v_ and book a reading at origamisoul.com

Romanistan is hosted by Jessica Reidy and Paulina Verminski
Conceived of by Paulina Verminski
Edited by Carlo Patrão
With Music by Viktor Pachas
And Artwork by Elijah Vardo

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