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    Define Culture

    April 12, 2015 - By Spectra Speaks

    Culture - and how it's defined - has been on my mind for a while. Thanks to National Poetry Writing Month (#NaPoWriMo), I wrote a poemthing about it. Here's "Define Culture." Enjoy.

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    Call for Submissions (Poetry, Prose, Photography): Walking the Tight Rope: An African LGBTI Anthology

    February 16, 2014 - By Spectra Speaks

    Walking the Tight Rope: An African LGBT Anthology seeks poets, writers and photographers within Africa and the Diaspora to share their stories. DEADLINE: April 15, 2014 Please share widely.

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    Love Was My Revolution in 2013, But So Was Resilience.

    December 31, 2013 - By Spectra Speaks

    I know it's been a while. I've had a lot going on. 2013 was quite a year - one that I'm not likely to miss but will always remember for how much it grew me.

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    To Nigerians Who Don’t Speak Any Native Nigerian Languages, And Their Bullies

    August 25, 2013 - By Spectra Speaks

    Let's get something straight. There are lots of Africans who don't speak their native languages, for a variety of reasons, but they want to learn. But given that the pool of resources for learning indigenous African languages isn't as large as say, for Spanish, wouldn't it be more productive to…

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    Award-Winning African Artist Shishani Releases Video for New LGBT Equality Anthem, “Minority”

    January 22, 2013 - By Spectra Speaks

    Award-winning Namibian indie soul artist, Shishani, has just released the music video for her latest single, “Minority”, a catchy, upbeat, acoustic track that calls for freedom and equality for all people despite perceived differences. She recently sat down with me to chat about her rise to stardom, her thoughts on…

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