The constructions of whiteness in South Africa
The role documentary film in producing memory as it intersects with contemporary constructions of understanding apartheid and this post-apartheid period.
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Sheila Adufutse
Sheila Adufutse is a feminist activist and trained as a project manager.
The Kaddu Wasswa Archive
Dutch photographer Andrea Stultiens met Ugandan Kaddu Wasswa in 2008 through his grandson, photographer Arthur Kisitu.
What do leftists make of Wikileaks?
Not everyone is so taken with what Wikileaks has wrought. I'd be curious to hear what
Music Break
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mld7eSaydI&w=500&h=307&rel=0] Psychedelic funksters Sly and the Family Stone are making a comeback of sorts (although recent
T.I.A. (Thrift Shop Edition)
Myrtle Ave, Fort Greene in Brooklyn.
Gaddafi’s voluptuous Ukranian nurse
On the usefulness of WikiLeaks and the self-destructive personality of its founder, Julian Assange.
Event: Indymedia in Africa
Early next year the 10th annual World Social Forum will be held in Dakar, Senegal. Indymedia
Music Break
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPPYQaAJR5U&w=500&h=307&rel=0] South African DJ Hamma (former member of Brasse Vannie Kaap, these days "1/3rd of the
Out my window
Out My Window is a 360° online documentary and the first release from the HIGHRISE project,
T.I.A. (Stoop Sale Edition)
Spotted in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. * T.I.A. stands for This is Africa, our new meme.
Tintin in Congo
Earlier this year, the Congolese government declared European development commissioner Karel De Gucht persona non grata
New blood coming on strong
Meta and the Corningstones: a humble and talented African-born reggae singer whose message is clear and sincere.
Independência de Angola
[vimeo=http://vimeo.com/16832669 w=500&h=281] In January 2010, the people behind Angola--Nos Trilhos da Independência have started collecting and
Walmart in Africa
Illustration: Brent Godfrey "Newsweek" journalist Jeremy Kahn stops pretending he's a journalist and just channels the
Bangs: A Fine Mess
Bangs, the Australian rapper of Sudanese descent, who has made mediocrity into an art form, makes
T.I.A. (The Poster Edition)
Poster for student-run event at The New School in Manhattan.
Music Break
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeIeE_sfFrw&w=500&h=307&rel=0] 2010 was supposed to be the year the European Union would come up with a
Music Break
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5s-FUbcE9o&w=500&h=307&rel=0] This is not really a music video I know, but it's worth your time. Trust
Anybody can be a maid
All maids in South Africa are called Sheila. It’s the job description: to have a name that is directed at you but has nothing to do with you.
The Loser Remains President
In Cote d’Ivoire, expect a coalition government where the loser remains president and the winner as prime minister.