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2014 Dec. 7: The joys and pains of organising Faces and Phases (2006-14) book launch

Posted on December 8, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse Apart from reading about it, and maybe seeing them in movies, the first time I attended a book launch in which I feature amongst many black lesbians and transgender individuals was on November 7, 2014 held at … Continue reading →

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2014 Nov. 26: Freedom…that’s all we need

Posted on December 6, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

We write letters into ANCient scrolls with ANCient mentalities that refuses to act now… We recite poems into dead societies with zombies in suits and big bellies.. Nobody hears us, we are in the basement of their thoughts… long forgotten … Continue reading →

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2014 Dec. 5: When black is so strong

Posted on December 6, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

… work in progress. Zanele Muholi working with Valerie Thomas. Where: Belleville, Paris. When: Dec. 2014 What: Having conversations with inner self allowing to be seen without shame Why: Because ‘races matters’ sometimes and gender is really ‘complex’ Period: 365 … Continue reading →

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2014 Nov. 25: Faces and phases-embodying the freedom of being

Posted on December 6, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Book Review by Glenda Tambu Muzenda Faces and Phases (2006 – 2014) showcases resistance and courage from all corners of the country. From South Africa trailing into Canada, United Kingdom and the Netherlands, the threat of erasing sexualities of black … Continue reading →

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2014 Nov. 27: The night that was…

Posted on December 4, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

… with Miles Rutendo Tanhira (right) and Pendo James (left) at SATS gym in Stockholm. Camera used: Canon 6D with 50mm lens. © Photos by Zanele Muholi Related links 2014 Nov. 27: “I am … Continue reading →

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2014 Dec. 1: “The portraits are no longer just pictures”

Posted on December 3, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Book Review by Rene Mathibe I have been fascinated with books ever since I learnt how to read. To be able to read and understand someone’s story is beautiful. Zanele Muholi launched her fourth book titled “Faces and Phases 2006-14” … Continue reading →

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2014 Dec. 1: “I lost my mom, she died in my hands”

Posted on December 2, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

My name is Sifiso Leornard Nkosi known as Candice. I was born on the 9th May 1987 in Tsakane, Eastrand, Johannesburg. I was raised by my grandmother, and my mother. My grandmother played an important part in my life. The … Continue reading →

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2014 Nov. 27: “Unless something is done, people will continue to die brutally”

Posted on December 2, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Report by Lerato Dumse “Consolidating and celebrating the gains of 20 years of a democratic government in partnership with the LGBTI community in Gauteng,” was the theme used by the sector parliament hosted by the Gauteng Province Legislature (GPL). Health, … Continue reading →

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2014 Nov. 24: Pleasant surprise

Posted on November 30, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse A two-day surprise 25th birthday party for Akhona Nolusindiso Hailele, was celebrated mid November, in Alexandra Johannesburg. Akhona’s partner, Zandile Makhubu (22), thought it fit to throw the denim themed, surprise party for her live-in partner of … Continue reading →

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2014 Nov. 27: “I am more than just my body”

Posted on November 28, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

What: Faces and Phases follow up Who: Thelma Mutsa Honnor Where: Farsta Centrum, Stockholm. SWEDEN When: 27/11/2014 Camera used: Canon 6D with 50mm lens on Manfrotto K301 tripod My name is Thelma Mutsa Honnor (34) who was born and … Continue reading →

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Author Archives: inkanyiso2009

2014 Dec. 7: The joys and pains of organising Faces and Phases (2006-14) book launch

2014 Dec. 5: When black is so strong

2014 Nov. 25: Faces and phases-embodying the freedom of being

2014 Dec. 1: “The portraits are no longer just pictures”

2014 Dec. 1: “I lost my mom, she died in my hands”

2014 Nov. 27: “Unless something is done, people will continue to die brutally”

2014 Nov. 24: Pleasant surprise

2014 Nov. 27: “I am more than just my body”

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