🍰 BrownDust2 | Samay’s Birthday 🎉 It’s Samay’s birthday—the kind little demon of Ghenar! 🎉 “Birthdays are special, but honestly… I’m already happy just being able to greet the day in peace. A day where I don’t have to hurt anyone—and don’t have to see anyone get hurt—is more than enough for me. Maybe that’s why… I feel like opening a fortune cookie today. Just one small line inside might make this day a little warmer.” Today is Samay’s birthday. Instead of a loud, bustling party, maybe what she’s wished for most is simply a quiet day to catch her breath. So let’s celebrate a little differently today. Just like Samay opening a fortune cookie, leave her a short message—one simple sentence is enough. Something like, “You’ll be okay today,” or “I hope you smile today.” Those tiny little fragments will come together and make her day feel steady, safe, and warm. #HappyBirthday# #Samay#

Sammy Woodhouse took advantage of speaking at the Unite the Nation rally to tell an audience of tens of thousands that I am suing her. I don't think name dropping me in between Keir Starmer and a member of the rape gangs was accidental. Nor do I believe that this event was an appropriate place for this. Her statement produced a wave of abusive posts directed at me, including explicitly racist attacks targeting my ethnic background and religion. There were also vile allegations of paedophilia. The racist abuse from strangers is of no consequence to me. What is, however, is the response from people who know my work and what was done to me for speaking out, that still chose to publicly question my integrity before I had issued a single word in response. This did more damage than the racists. As far as I am aware, I am not suing Sammy Woodhouse. I have never written to her never mind issued any legal document against her. If I were seeking financial damages from her, as would be the case for suing someone, a formal claim would have been served directly to her. Neither I, nor my lawyers, have issued any such claim. The truth is there are other things going on here. I have tried my best not to get drawn into a public disagreement. Nowhere will anyone find a single post from me in any way attacking Ms Woodhouse. Unfortunately, as a consequence of her actions at the Unite the Union rally yesterday, I have no option other than defend myself. I will share my understanding during this evening's transmission. Those who follow my work will know a few things about me. I do not lie. I bring the receipts. And I leave you to make your own minds up with an analysis of the evidence I present. Thank you to everyone who chose not to rush to judgement against me. I will see you this evening. Raja

Samar Kerkeni explored Heze, Shandong province, during the 2026 Peony Festival. From gardens and ink paintings to dough figurines and hanfu design, she's uncovering how the peony lives beyond the bloom — shaping art, craft, and culture across the city.