Aujua Denney donates $1000 to National Immigration and Palestine Aid

Showcasing an important act of unity and empathy, manga artist Aujua Denney has donated $1,000 split between two critical causes: humanitarian relief for Palestine through Muslim Aid and immigrant rights through the National Immigration Law Center. The donation was made on July 7th, 2025.

When I reached out to Aujua about his thoughts on the events happening around the world, he didn’t hesitate to explain:

“Brown people constantly experience issues because of their skin, as someone who's Black I can understand their pain because of the issues my race experiences. Often the issues we face are similar and sometimes they're different, but we’re all witnesses that our people have been oppressed for a long time.

No one should have to live with the fear that they’ll be bombed or killed at any moment. No one should be afraid to go to work or to take a walk because they fear being kidnapped. It's the men in power wanting to flex their egos but the real power lies in being a man who can solve things and prevent issues without having to harm anyone.

Think about what war does to people, put this into perspective there are kids across the seas who will tell you they prefer grey skies over blue skies because the drones don't fly when the skies are grey. That point of view reminds you that a beautiful sky day in America can be a anxiety trigger for others in their country.

Violence should never be the first resort in any situation. It should be avoided at all cost and should only be used as a last resort for self defense. People should be able to talk about things amongst each other but we’re in times where people are against understanding each other. People are ignoring, denying, and watching a genocide happen.

Historically the world has tried to implant fear into people because of their skin color. What the world continually fails to realize is the cultures of Brown and Black people are very strong and absolutely resilient. A world of peace is attainable. It might sound impossible but centuries ago there were probably people thinking freedom and democracy were impossible in their era until it happened. It may take another 1000 years and we’ll have to pass those teachings onto the next generations, but we can keep fighting for that future until a world where violence and racism is absent.

I know it sounds idealistic to say that, but if more people thought this way, then we’d see how possible it is. I'm only one man so I know I can't do it alone but together we as people could do it.

As people we must change what the normal is. We have to teach the ideals of kindness, love, empathy, & compassion to the children from the get go. why not make this the norm instead? the only way to change our future for the better is to change what we choose to teach to the next generation.

Peace and harmony is possible, but the world must first come to believe and understand that they have no enemies and that no one has any enemies.

Black and Brown people are a huge foundation of this world. As I continue trying to help make that peaceful world a reality one day I hope people can take the teachings from my writings and use it to make the world better.”

Aujua has not shied away from using his platform to address systemic issues. On June 9th, he posted a passionate message regarding the state of the world, showing his strong concern for vulnerable communities being targeted by unjust systems. His compassion has proven to be consistent and courageous.

In a world that's driven by power, greed, and division, Aujua Denney represents the kind of people we desperately need. Not only does he speak up but he puts his values into action, with donations, art, and a voice that uplifts marginalized people.

If the world had more people and more men like Aujua, men who understand that strength lies not in power but in communication, not in destruction but in understanding, then a world of peace wouldn’t seem idealistic. Maybe it really is possible. I believe it starts with people like him.

I’ll be following Aujua closely as time passes, not just to see how he evolves as an artist, but to witness how one voice, rooted in empathy and hope, might contribute to a future where true peace exists.

For those interested in supporting the same causes, donations can be made at:

National Immigration Law Center: donate.nilc.org

Muslim Aid (Palestine Relief) www.muslimaid.org