I recently published a personal reflection of my accidental, non-linear career trajectory as a writer and a media activist. In addition to my philosophy about using media for change, I wanted to share a few tangible new media tips, tricks, and strategies that have been helpful to me as well.…
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Making It In Media, Accidentally: One Queer African Writer’s Journey to Paradise
My career path in media hasn't been linear or conventional by any means. I went to MIT to study Mathematics, before realizing that I was really an artist. My parents are still in recovery. But everything will work out. It always does. Don't drive your career with someone else's rear…
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Black Lesbian Self-Love Now Comes in a Bottle: HONEY & GOLD Elixir
A Black lesbian organic herbalist and entrepreneur, who specializes in women's wellness, just started a social venture mass manufacturing her signature organic elixir, HONEY & GOLD, described as a "pleasure and beauty tonic." Pleasure and beauty tonic? Please sign me up immediately.
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Finding Common Ground (Part 1): Why Aren’t More Activists Collaborating?
Based on how often marginalized people talk about the power of "community", especially within the realm of grassroots activism, one would imagine the non-profit industry would have evolved into a flourishing ecosystem of recyclable free-flowing skills, services, and progressive ideas by now. Yeah, that's not happening. Welcome to the first…
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[VIDEO] Africans for Africa Update: A Day at The Ibhabhathane Community Centre
I recently visited the Ibhabhathane Community Centre, the only pre-school available in Rieebeck East, a small farm village with a population of about 700 people. Needless to say, providing good quality education (much less early childhood development) is a challenge. But a small group of dedicated women are making a…