Feminism and Freedom in Ghana: The Ms. Q&A with Nana Akosua Hanson
Nana Akosua Hanson reminds us that feminism is ultimately, an expansive and inclusive freedom project…From her local organizing, use of contemporary art and media presence, Nana Akosua Hanson is leading the way to advance feminism and freedom in Ghana.
Learning From and Leaning Into Juneteenth
So read the sign that my middle-school aged child held two years ago during a town rally for anti-racist education that took place on Juneteenth that year. The poster was my attempt at a cleverly rendered jab condemning the lack of racial justice-oriented curriculum in our local schools. In many communities…
Beyond Truth and Reconciliation in La Mémoire aux abois and Un alligator nommé Rosa
The familiar adage that truth is stranger than fiction came to life in January of 2011 when former dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier landed in Port-au-Prince after nearly twenty-five years in exile. The teledjol kicked into intense overdrive as people speculated about the nature of this controversial return to the native land. Why did Duvalier return? Would he face justice for human rights abuses committed during the regime, which spanned two generations? A press statement announced that the purpose of this audacious homecoming was an innocuous act of solidarity: his desire to celebrate the anniversary of the earthquake in the company of his countrymen and women.