The Activist ― And this is how the Swedish Minister of culture, Lena Adelsohn Liljeroth deemed fit to remember Sara Baartman who was exhibited as freak show attractions in the 19th-century ... Not only is this a further degrading mutilation of Sara Baartman as was... (More)
The Activist ― Yemisi Ilesanmi nailed the need to claim authenticity of one's accent in her latest blog post. I found this quite fantastic... Here is an excerpt: I recently started Video blogging and with it came the barrage of opinionated comments on my looks,... (More)
The Activist ― we may all be created equal but truth remains that no one be like you. it is the essence of a dream sweet and real that my last would be my first and your mind would impassion me... (More)
The Activist ― Air in my lungBreeze on my faceSmiles on my cheeksThoughts in my headConfidence in my voiceGreat purpose in my walkI stroll on the boulevard of new dreamsI don't have to walk, smile or think alone (More)
The Activist ― Ken Blanchard, the author of the popular book “One Minute Manager” while commenting on a book (Who moved my cheese) by Spencer Johnson said “Everyone knows that not all change is good or even necessary. But in a world that is constantly... (More)
The Activist ― If we have our own working refinery, we wont even be talking of subsidy, if we have working electricity the cost of production will not go up unbearably every time there is an increase in fuel price, if there is economic development with focus on... (More)
The Activist ― This is getting out of hands. Open abuse and damnation of a child all in the name of deliverance. We always believe some people are untouchable. I am so appalled by this and join everyone that condemns this act! This is bad! Bad!! Bad!!!... (More)
The Activist ― THE Nigerian Senate just gave many people enough justification to become refugees. I predict in the next couple of months, in countries all over Europe, young men and women will arrive in droves, over sea and land, and they would all be gay. Gay... (More)
The Activist ― Well, not sure anyone thinks of this. But looking back at events in the past months - or may be year - you would quite agree that it has been a momentous recent past.The financial turmoil has refused to let the so-called 'markets' out of its... (More)
The Activist ― On Mon, 11/7/11, Njeri Mbire wrote:THE LAST MOMENTS OF A BEAUTIFUL MAMA. Maathai is driven to her final admission at Nairobi Hospital. She explains her diagnosis to doctors at the facility. Her condition has reached what doctors... (More)
The Activist ― BAOBAB for Women’s Human Rights (BAOBAB) On the occasion of the“16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence” Lagos, Nigeria, November 25 2011Press Statement Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press, BAOBAB for Women’s Human Rights... (More)
The Activist ― THE COMING ANARCHYby Robert D. KaplanFebruary 1994 The Minister's eyes were like egg yolks, an aftereffect of some of the many illnesses, malaria especially, endemic in his country. There was also an irrefutable sadness in his eyes. He spoke in a... (More)
The Activist ― Alaa Abd El Fattah, left, who is being held in an Egyptian jail, with his wife. Photograph: Nasser Nasser/APWriting in colloquial Egyptian Arabic from detention Alaa Abdel Fattah: I am writing this blog while being ashamed of myself, I was... (More)
The Activist ― I read today, about a Nigerian who is in Argentina, who yesterday (or today in Argentina), had written to the Nigerian Ambassador there to transmit his letter to the Presidency, about his revocation of Nigerian citizenship, to which he called '... (More)
The Activist ― Prof. Wangari Maathai did not need any introduction growing up in the eighties and early nineties. She was there already, in the news and in hushed conversations in our living rooms and market places. The strong dark woman in African prints and... (More)
The Activist ― It's being a long while that I visited different blogs like I used to do. It has equally being some time since I last focused on any activism theme that my blog is known for. It is sure a time to revive 'The Activist' Blog and go back to those... (More)
The Activist ― When I said you would always be a friend, I meant itWhen I said I could forgive you anything, it was a message from the heart When I said I would always be there for you, it was not said in vain When I said you were special, yes in every way When... (More)
The Activist ― I have missed bragging about my cats!!! My sweet sweet Scofield and Garfield. I am off to school in England in a few weeks and taking them with me is not an option. My husband will be joining me in a few weeks and I wonder who will be in charge of my... (More)
The Activist ― Rationality and sanity eluded What a heart crave, it pursues Shameless or not the game is on Guilt and shame trapped in the bottomless pit Forever unsurfaced But it takes two to tango This heart is shamelessly on the quest alone This heart tangos... (More)
The Activist ― I have checked my list of characteristic of a modern and developed country and Taiwan was beyond my imagination with a huge thump up. Taiwan rocks and I am in love! Taiwan has eased my mind, showed me so much beauty and make me feel so alive... (More)
The Activist ― My life was colourful today. When you feel joy and happiness when surrounded by people who make your smile shine through, you will know the meaning of 'COLOURFUL'. Ghost day in Taiwan, a fabulous Sunday that left me basking in the ambiance of... (More)
The Activist ― After 23 hours of journeyed through one continent to another, I finally made it to Taiwan! The trip was worth it! My fun started by meeting 4 other participants from other countries in DOHA and we flew all the way to Hong Kong together in a great... (More)
The Activist ― I do not know that when I die I will come back again. I had always thought that death is an enduring finality until I died myself. Sincerely I never feel like I am dead, even at that time when I rose from the mound of earth in which my body... (More)