Category Archives: Friendships

2014 March 21: The critical work of a critic

Posted on April 1, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

The task of a writer engaging with the work of artists and activists is an important one. The critic does not only draw attention to the work of particular people but provides a way for readers and viewers to translate … Continue reading →

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2014 March 23: When men fear women will take over

Posted on March 25, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Yaya Mavundla Men are so intimidated by women that they are even scared women will take over. It’s a sad case but then again, it needs attention because it will put women’s lives in danger. This past weekend (20-22 … Continue reading →

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2014 March 8: Photos from Brown Bois Retreat in Oakland, CALIFORNIA

Posted on March 17, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Photos by Zanele Muholi Where: Oakland, CA With:  Valerie Thomas and Selaelo ‘Sly’ Mannya What: Brown Bois Retreat Link to: Brown Boi Project Topic: How to increase Personal Communication Skills chaired by Mervyn Marcano   My Masculinity Is…   Name Quote … Continue reading →

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2014 March 12: Loving Us With The Fierceness We Deserve:

Posted on March 12, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Reflections on Zanele Muholi’s talk @ Impact Hub Oakland by Yvonne Fly Onakeme Etaghene  “I’m a visual activist.  I prefer, or want, to think that what I’m doing is activism using visuals as means to articulate my many issues…Activism, activism—to … Continue reading →

Posted in Africans Abroad, Black Queer Artists, Commitment, Dyke, Evidence, Exhibitions, Experience, Exposure, Freedom of being, Friendships, Interpretation, Life, Life Stories, Love, Love is a human right, Mainstream media, Opinion, Our lives in the picture, Participants, Queer Africans speaking for themselves., South Africa, South African art, South African struggle, Speaking for ourselves, Women's power, Women's struggles, Women's Work, Writing is a Right | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

2014 Feb.14: A video of Prince Claus Award Ceremony at WAM

Posted on March 9, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

This is one the video archive from the event that took place on the 14th Feb. 2014. More than 200 people were in attendance… Muholi would like all those who gave her support from the start till present. Documented by … Continue reading →

Posted in Collectivism, Commitment, Community, Community Mobilizing, Community outreach, Contributors, Crea(c)tive senses, Creating awareness, creative artist, Documentation; Filming; Photography; Community, Empowerment, Experience, Exposure, Expression, Female Photographers, Freedom of being, Friendships, Our lives in the picture, Relationships, Response, revolution, Sharing knowledge, Stevenson gallery | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

2014 Feb.28: Isiphiwo Sami

Posted on March 2, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

This short documentary is an exploration of Black Queers in SA (Beauties)… Queerizing Public Spaces. Produced in Durban in 2013, an exchange between black trans/ femme gay identifying persons from Durban and Johannesburg. Continuous documentation of Inkanyiso Productions celebrating our … Continue reading →

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2014 Feb. 4: Special Announcement

Posted on February 5, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

    Prepared by Wits Art Museum (WAM) This talkabout is part of ‘Queer and Trans Art-iculations: Collaborative Art for Social Change’ exhibition. Other important dates are: 15 February 12h00 Family TALKABOUT with Leigh Blanckenberg 22 February 12h00 Artist TALKABOUT … Continue reading →

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2014 Feb.2 Bayanda abefundisi eVMCI

Posted on February 4, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

   Umbhalo nezithombe by Londeka Dlamini   Ibiseqophelweni eliphezulu inkonzo yokugcotshwa kwabefundisi bebandla iVictory Ministries Church International (VMCI) eThekwini ebibanjelwe ehholo lomphakathi eWiggins endaweni yase Mayville, ngoMgqibelo zingumhlaka 1 February 2014. UBonisile Magwaza kanye no Skhumbuzo Sbisi sebegcotshwe ngokusemthethweni ukuba ngabefundisi, … Continue reading →

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2014 Jan. 29: Photos from exhibition opening at Wits Art Museum (WAM)

Posted on February 1, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

This gallery contains 28 photos.

Portfolio #1/2014 A photo album by Nqobile Zungu A BIG THANK YOU! Wednesday the 29th of January 2014 history was made at Wits Arts Museum (WAM) when the  queer & trans Art-iculations collaborative art for social change exhibition opened. What … Continue reading →

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2014 Jan. 21: Living an active life

Posted on January 23, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Buli Vimbelela As the New Year has dawned on us, for many it is a time to reflect. Just like a few weeks ago we got to reflect back on the great life lost in Tata Nelson Mandela.  This … Continue reading →

Posted in Committed, Community, Contributors, Crea(c)tive senses, Creating awareness, Creative Writing, Friendships, Hate Crimes, heterosexual relationships, Homosexuality, Lesbian couple, Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Intersex (LGBTI), Living by example, Relationships, Respect & Recognition from our community, SA Constitution, Sexual orientation, Single mom, Women's power, Women's Work, Women; Voices; Writings; Education; Traditions; Struggles; Cultures | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment