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    Celebrate LGBTI Africa’s Pride Everyday (and Everywhere, Not Just Uganda)

    August 10, 2012 - By Spectra Speaks

    I have witnessed the daily grind of empowerment of black South African lesbians, watched them sink and wade through the cultural stigma that surrounds them like a mist, clouding the world’s perception of their lives as ordinarily human. Thus, I have come to re-affirm my belief that we must also…

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    BEEcome BUZZworthy: My Social Media 101 Training Workshop for Passionate People

    August 5, 2012 - By Spectra Speaks

    BEEcome BUZZworthy is a workshop geared towards activists, artists, change makers, and/or anyone who is interestd in learning how to use social media to impact influence and/or get access to resources beyond their immediate networks. Are you a passionate person who is interested in learning how to use social media…

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    It Takes a Village: Fikelela Shelter for Orphans with HIV/AIDS Fosters Community Advocacy

    July 25, 2012 - By Spectra Speaks

    "It takes a village to raise a child" comes to mind when I reflect on my visit. Inspired by a woman's wish to build homes for children orphaned by their mothers dying of HIV/AIDS (and who most likely would end up HIV+ themselves), I expected a hospice when I arrived.…

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    Africans for Africa Project Update: Outreach Means Outside of Your Comfort Zone

    July 24, 2012 - By Spectra Speaks

    #AfricansforAfrica Update: I’m realizing that many of the non-profits I’m visiting are in some very remote areas and it’s going to take more $$ than I imagined to get to them. It’s funny, no matter how much you plan and budget, you can never anticipate the true cost of living…

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    Lessons Learned from a Straight African Woman: Homophobia is UnChristian

    July 19, 2012 - By Spectra Speaks

    Love Is My Revolution: A few weeks ago, I shared a short photo essay about my best friend, ChiChi. We'd been estranged for four years due to my sexuality and her Christian faith. Recently, we reunited to find our friendship changed for the better. Given the ongoing battle between religion…

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