Category Archives: Creating awareness

2015 July 18: Photographs, writing and poetry remain as powerful reminders

Posted on July 20, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse Hearing about someone’s passing forces you to reflect on that person’s life. We remember the role they played and lessons they leave behind. Then we search for reminders that will serve as permanent reminiscing tools. It was … Continue reading →

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2015 July 6 Oslo Residency Appreciation

Posted on July 19, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Lindeka Qampi Hectic preparations for Visa It was such a hard experience applying for a visa to Norway. Time was against me, I was stressing myself about how to manage my busy schedule, as I was documenting the daily … Continue reading →

Posted in Creating awareness, Incredible, Independence, Individuals, Inkanyiso media | Tagged ‘lesbian bible’, church, Collection, Excitement, Exposure, Goals, God, Iliso Labantu photographers, Information, Inkanyiso, Lindeka Qampi, Norway;, Oslo, Oslo Pride, Photographer, Port Elizabeth, Reflection, Schedule, Solution, Trust, Visitors, Wishes | 2 Comments

2015 June 30: South African Visual Activists Documenting Oslo

Posted on July 16, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

“We are not just about our sex, or just about what is between our legs, or what is on our chests, we live and eat; and there are so many socio economic factors that affect us.” – Fikile Vilakazi, South African … Continue reading →

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2015 July 7: A month later after Yithi Laba conference

Posted on July 15, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

Photo Album Where: Women’s Jail, Braamfontein, Johannesburg Photos by Lindeka Qampi & Zanele Muholi Videographers: Mzonke Madotyeni & Phumlani Mdlalose Camera used: Canon 6d … Continue reading →

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2015 July 3: Where I died

Posted on July 14, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

Bottles were always popped We club hoped all night I was always high High on weed Drunk in love Your love my weakness The night was always young and we were I spent my youth falling in love with … Continue reading →

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2015 July 1: Accepting my calling

Posted on July 14, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Phila Mbanjwa This is my story about the remains of pride, which I had the opportunity to experience. My reality of sharing space with total strangers that I met in Johannesburg, during the Yithi Laba Intergenerational Dialogue conference. The event was … Continue reading →

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2015 July 8: Reflections of co-organising an exhibition

Posted on July 12, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Collen Mfazwe I always thought that artists give orders to the gallery and brief them on what they want to see on the day of the exhibition. Well, I have learned that its not like that, as an artist, … Continue reading →

Posted in Archived memories, Creating awareness, Exhibition, From Johannesburg to Oslo, Power of the Voice, We Are You, We Care, We Still Can with/out Resources | Tagged 21/21/2015 exhibition, Act, Action, Activists, Another approach is possible, Articles, Audience, beauty, Black lesbians, Collaborations, Collen Mfazwe, community, Education, Experience, Expression, Family, Feelings, Friendships, Homosexuality, Human beings, human rights, Inkanyiso media, Life, Living..., Love, Loving, Photography, Relationships, Respect, Sexuality, VACEP 2015, Vibeke Hermanrud and Henriette Stensdal, Visual activism, Visual history, We love photography, Women, Words, Writing is a Right | 3 Comments

2015 June 30: “How it felt to be touched and caressed by the one you love”

Posted on July 7, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Shirley Ndaba (Hendricks) There I was at the tender age of 10 years, nothing seemed abnormal about me. I loved playing with dolls, I would play children’s games with girlfriends and boyfriends. I never thought I was any different … Continue reading →

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2015 June 28: My 2015 Durban June Pride

Posted on July 4, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Tinashe Wakapila It was a very wonderful day on the 26th of June. The reason for my joy is because it was a day before pride. I had visitors who travelled from other provinces. They are friends that I … Continue reading →

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2015 June 10: ”Forgiving is costly”

Posted on July 4, 2015 by inkanyiso2009

by Nosipo Solundwana My laughter has turned into a frown, I can’t bare thinking about my life before and now. A lot has changed, I gave up my life to be here and thought I would be happy, but all … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Creating awareness

2015 July 18: Photographs, writing and poetry remain as powerful reminders

2015 July 6 Oslo Residency Appreciation

2015 June 30: South African Visual Activists Documenting Oslo

2015 July 3: Where I died

2015 July 1: Accepting my calling

2015 July 8: Reflections of co-organising an exhibition

2015 June 30: “How it felt to be touched and caressed by the one you love”

2015 June 28: My 2015 Durban June Pride

2015 June 10: ”Forgiving is costly”

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