Thread by @monaeltahawy

For interview on 10th anniversary of #Egypt’s #Jan25 Revolution I quoted Chicanx labor leader Cesar Chavez: “Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed. You cannot un-educate the person who has learned to read...You cannot oppress the people who are not afraid anymore.”

The picture attached to my tweet is an aerial view of Tahrir Square in CAIRO at night full of people during the #Jan25 Revolution. I usually provide alt text but posted the above without it.

I often use César Chavez’s words when I speak about #Jan25 because they help understand:
- impact of the revolution in #Egypt
- impact in neighbouring countries that did not have revolutions/uprisings
- the regime is still in place; #Jan25 demanded fall of regime not just Mubarak

Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed. You cannot un-educate the person who has learned to read. You cannot humiliate the person who feels pride. You cannot oppress the people who are not afraid anymore - Cesar Chavez

New #Jan25 essays coming feministgiant.com