Tag Archives: Experience

2016 May 10: I am a strong, queer black woman and a survivor

Posted on May 17, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

by Shirley Ndaba (Hendricks) I have been an orphan, had no one to comfort of protect me and I have made it through life. I have seen the darkest shades of darkness, I have been hurt countless times, I fell … Continue reading →

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2016 April 18: “The fashionista in Me”

Posted on May 13, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

by Leptie Phume About 3 years ago I got the opportunity to be featured in Faces and Phases, a series by Zanele Muholi. Back then I had little knowledge of who she was and I didn’t understand the series at … Continue reading →

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2016 April 27: Re/Uniting with Faces and Phases participants on Freedom Day

Posted on May 9, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

by Fiona-Donna Young I have known about Faces and Phases since I was 16 years old and started reading Inkanyiso when I was 17 years old after countless google search attempts trying to see how best I would stay in … Continue reading →

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2016 April 18: “I have never seen so many Queer people under one roof…”

Posted on April 26, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

by Thembisa Cordelia Mhlawuli We are all born with greatness within, of course greatness is determined by the grace of your services to others. Humanity stands to be the one greatness within, which allows one to see greatness and strive … Continue reading →

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2016 April 24: “Only a few people really know my sadness

Posted on April 26, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

  Sunday, that was the day we saw each other again after so long. Somehow I wasn’t as smooth as I wanted to be, but there She was on my door step. We had a young chat; spoke about life, … Continue reading →

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2016 March 25: VMCI unpacking the crucifixion of Jesus

Posted on April 20, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Lerato Dumse Photographs by Lizzy Muholi & Lindeka Qampi   Victory Ministries Church International (VMCI) held another successful annual three-day Easter Convention. Marianhill, founded by Abbot Francis is popularly known for its Roman Catholic presence was the town … Continue reading →

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2016 April 2: Faces and Phases follow-ups

Posted on April 6, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse The intercom from downstairs rings around 9am on Saturday April 2 2016 and Sandisiwe Dlamini quickly answers it. The security guard announces, “Ziyanda has arrived,” after Sandisiwe confirms that she is expected, the guard allows her in. … Continue reading →

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2016 Feb. 18: Muholi talks self-representation at Gallatin School of Individualized Study

Posted on February 27, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

Text and photos by Lerato Dumse So here I was, looking at the beautiful night view of New York City from thousands of feet in the air. While the plane made a descent into LaGuardia airport, my excitement ascended as … Continue reading →

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2016 Feb. 12: Outstanding demonstration of excellence

Posted on February 19, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

Text and photos by Lerato Dumse They say and I believe that you forget the feeling of pain. You might not forget the incident that caused you pain, but the actual pain, you forget. I remember some particular cold days … Continue reading →

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2016 Feb. 6: Cleveland moves

Posted on February 14, 2016 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse When I saw a woman blowing smoke at a bus stop in Cleveland, my mind was shocked, for some reason it was like my first time seeing someone smoking. Then it hit, I don’t remember seeing anyone smoke … Continue reading →

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