Category: DW Originals
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Octavia Butler: Pioneering Sci-Fi & Shaping Dreams
Pioneering sci-fi writer Octavia Butler broke barriers as the first Black woman published in the genre, winning top awards for her work.
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Nina Simone: The Unconventional Voice of the Civil Rights Movement
At civil rights gatherings, like Selma and the Montgomery marches, Simone gave speeches and performed. In contrast to Martin Luther King Jr.’s nonviolent strategy, she backed black nationalism and urged violent revolution.
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Sylvia Rivera: The Unsung Hero of Trans and Gay Rights Movement
Sylvia Rivera, a survivor of the Stonewall Inn riot in 1969, was a relentless defender of individuals who were marginalised and ignored by more significant causes.
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Amarachi Nwosu’s Rise in Light: Promoting Cervical Cancer Awareness Through Storytelling
In 2020, Melanin Unscripted mobilized over $11,000 in COVID relief funds, propelled by Nwosu’s short film”Rise in Light”. Yesterday, Melanin Unscripted and The Cervical Cancer Free Nigeria Campaign announced a $10,000 film grant.
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Flora Nwapa: Pioneering African Women’s Literature and Publishing
Fondly known as the mother of modern African literature, Florence Nwanzuruahu Nkiru Nwapa was the first African woman novelist to publish a book in English in Britain, setting the stage for a generation of African women writers.
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The Overlapping Realities of Mental Illness and Superstition in Northern Nigeria
The stories of Nina and Ummi underscore the urgent need for greater mental health awareness and support in Nigeria, particularly in regions where cultural beliefs intersect with mental health challenges.
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Chiamaka Nnadozie: Rising from Striker to Top Goalkeeper, One Save at a Time
Chiamaka Nnadozie is a goalkeeper for both the Nigeria women’s national football team and Paris FC. She started playing football with her brothers as early as six years old. She started playing professional football as a striker rather than a goalie.
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The Price Women Pay For Their Freedom
I spoke with five divorcees from different parts of Northern Nigeria about the challenges that come with being divorced and all of them had their fair share of trouble.