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2014 Nov. 21: I’m cut in two

Posted on November 23, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Christie van Zyl What if a non-discriminatory love was re-instated as the only mantra of Love? What if all forms of love were celebrated with no incidents of hate processing them before they are allowed to exist freely? What … Continue reading →

Posted in Dedication, Democracy, Participant, Skin, Smile | Tagged Act, Action, activism, Activists, Another approach is possible, Articles, Audience, beauty, Black lesbians, Celebrating love., Christie van Zyl, Collaborations, Daring, Education, Experience, Expression, Family, Feelings, For my grandchildren, Friendships, Homosexuality, human rights, I love Forbidden Fruits” - Toya Delazy, Lesbians over 40, Life, Living..., Love, Mixed race, My love, My pride, Not scared, Photography, Reflection, Relationships, Respect, Same gender love, Sexuality, Visual activism, Visual history, Voices, Words, Writing is a Right, Zanele Muholi, ZuFre is our language | 2 Comments

2014 Nov. 20: New York Faces and Phases (2006 – 2014) book launch

Posted on November 20, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

taken by Lola with iPhone 5 Where: Walther Collection, New York. Muholi being introduced by Artur Walther… “You’ll have to read the book from back to front” said Zanele Muholi. My incredible New York … Continue reading →

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2014 Nov. 19: Faces and Phases (2006 – 2014) book launch in New York

Posted on November 19, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

NOV 18 BOOK SIGNING: Zanele Muholi / New York / November 19, 2014 Join The Walther Collection for a special launch celebrating Zanele Muholi’s new book, Faces and Phases: 2006-14, published by The Walther Collection and Steidl. … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcement, Book launch, Faces and Phases book launch, New York, Siya Mcuta and Phila Mbanjwa., Walther Collection | Tagged Act, Action, activism, Activists, Another approach is possible, artists, Arts, Audience, beauty, Black lesbians, Collaborations, Education, exhibition, Experience, Expression, Fashion, Feelings, Friendships, Homosexuality, Human beings, human rights, Inkanyiso media, Johannesburg, Life, Love, Participants..., Participation, Parts, Photography, Respect, Sexuality, South Africa | 3 Comments

2014 Oct. 29: Announcement – 2015 Light Work Artists-in-Residence

Posted on November 16, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

We Are Pleased to Announce The 2015 Light Work Artists-in-Residence Every year Light Work invites between twelve and fifteen artists to come to Syracuse to devote one month to creative projects. Over 400 artists have participated in Light Work’s Artist-in-Residence Program, … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Act, Activism, Activists, Activists Act, Africa, African, Another Approach Is Possible, Archived memories, Archiving Queer Her/Histories in SA, Art Activism, Art Edutainment, Art Is A Human Right, Art is Queer, Art Solidarity, Article, Articles, Articulation, Artist Talk, Artists, Arts, Arts & Culture, As we are, Attention, Background, Survivor, Thoughts, Time, together, Together we can, Togetherness, Translation, Trust, Visibility, Vision, Visual activism, Visual Arts, Visual democracy, Visual diaries | Tagged Announcement, Another approach is possible, Application, Articles, Artist-in-Residence, beauty, Collaborations, community, Education, exhibition, Experience, Expression, Family, Fashion, Feelings, Homosexuality, Human beings, Life, Light Work's Artist-in-Residence Program, Living..., Love, New York, Over 400 artists have participated, Photography, Relationships, residency, South Africa, State-of-Art, Visual history, Voices, Writing is a Right, Zanele Muholi | Leave a comment

2014 Oct. 29: “I always avoided fights”

Posted on November 14, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Vania Cruz I’ve always known that I’m different from the person standing next to me, unique and intelligent. Lend me your brains not your ears because I want to paint my picture on it. My name is Vania Cruz … Continue reading →

Posted in Birthdate, Birthday, I was (T)here, I was here, Identity | Tagged "Synman", Act, Action, activism, Activists, Another approach is possible, Art, artists, Audience, Baby Vania, Being an aunt, Black Lesbian, Black lesbians, Collaborations, Committed relationship, community, Contribution, Education, exhibition, Experience, Expression, Family, Fashion, Feelings, Friendships, Happier, Homosexuality, Human beings, human rights, Inkanyiso media, Johannesburg, Life, Living..., Love, Loving kids, Organisation, Photography, Relationships, Respect, Salesperson, Sexuality, South Africa, Tisa Tshireletso, Vania Cruz, Visual activism, Visual history, Voices, Words, Writing is a Right, Young | 2 Comments

2014 May 8: “I was not aware that this project would be this big”

Posted on November 14, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Hlengiwe Amanda Nyandeni My name is Hlengiwe Amanda Nyandeni, but I am better known as China. I consider myself as a fun, sweet and lovely individual to be around other people. I was born on the 15th July … Continue reading →

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2014 Oct. 31: Mbokodo awards honor the first ladies of our heritage

Posted on November 5, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Lerato Dumse Photos by Lindeka Qampi Stilettos, evening dresses, shiny accessories, fresh hairdos, make up and tuxedos were the order of the night, during the third annual Mbokodo Awards. The event took place on October 24 at The … Continue reading →

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2014 Aug. 14: HEAIDS Women’s Health – ZAZI Launch

Posted on September 12, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Christie van Zyl Photos by Lindeka Qampi and Zanele Muholi An inspiring message of Social co-hesion and responsibility was set at the launch of the ZAZI – Know your strength campaign. The event took place at the University … Continue reading →

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2014 Sept. 8: Manku and her niece buried next to each other

Posted on September 11, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Lerato Dumse Photos by Kamo Petlele The joint funeral of lesbian activist Manku Maduwane (52) and her niece Monica Maduwane (36) was held at the Kwa-Thema Civic Hall on September 7. The two women passed away on September … Continue reading →

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2014 May 30: I was a boy who would one day grow up to be a man

Posted on June 10, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Samson ‘Thabo’ Brown I have never believed that God made mistakes. I have always believed that everything happens for a reason. That reason has always been to fulfill God’s greater purpose for your life. That’s how I view … Continue reading →

Posted in Human rights, Trans Activism, Transgender visibility, Transgender Voices, Visual history, Visual history is a Right not a luxury, Visual Language, We Care, We Still Can with/out Resources, We were (t)here, Writing is a Right | Tagged activism, Activists, Actor, artists, Arts, Author, Body, Born, Boy, Canada, Claiming, Education, Experience, Expression, Family, Friendships, Life, Love, Man, Maya Angelou, Naming, performance, Poetry, Relationships, Samson 'Thabo' Brown, South Africa, Speaking Out;, Toronto, TransAdvocate, transgender, Transman, Trinidad | 5 Comments

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