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    Social Media for Social Change: 10 Tips from a Queer African Media Activist

    October 6, 2012 - By Spectra Speaks

    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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    Our Voices, Our Stories: Training African Women’s & LGBT Organizations to Use Social Media is Critical

    July 1, 2012 - By Spectra Speaks

    Despite the richness, diversity, and complexities that shape the landscape that is my homeland, Africa is often depicted as one big safari (or war zone). Why is that? Because Africa’s stories are rarely told by Africans themselves.

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    03/25/10 – Leveraging Social Media to Create Social Change – Simmons Institute for Leadership and Change – Boston, MA

    March 25, 2010 - By Spectra Speaks

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