Author Archives: Open Blog

Introduction On June 1st 2007, Kenyans everywhere will be celebrating Madaraka Day. Madaraka Day commemorates the day that Kenya attained internal self-rule following an important milestone on the road to independence. To mark this event, we would like to invite … Continue reading →

What does it feel like to be free? I’m willing to grant that the question may be irrelevant. After all, does one need to feel free to be truly free? Isn’t it more important to be free than to feel … Continue reading →

In a recently published article, Beatrice Ofwona writes, “To see injustices around us and bury our heads in the sand instead of speaking out against them puts our integrity into question.” I am struck by how this opening sentence creates … Continue reading →

I am not quite sure what “loving Kenya” entails, though I am told it is a good thing, a noble thing, a thing worth trumpeting. Perhaps the problem is the word “love.” In a world where anything and everything is … Continue reading →

The International Museum of Women invites you to be a part of Imagining Ourselves, an online exhibit featuring art, photographs, essays and film by young women in their 20s and 30s answering the question, “What defines your generation?” From a … Continue reading →

Kenya’s vibrant literary scene has attracted the attention of some of the world’s literay giants. Otieno Amisi reports ahead of a major cultural event scheduled for Nairobi next month. The Kenyan literary scene is abuzz with excitement as the country prepares to host nearly one … Continue reading →

Cross posted on the African Women’s Blog The first Carnival of African Women will be held on the African Women’s Blog on Monday October 9th. The Carnival is open to everyone registered on the African Women’s Blogs Aggregator and is … Continue reading →

Cross posted on the African Women’s Blog The fifth Erase Racism Carnvial will be hosted at Black Looks on the 20th September. The aim of the carnival which is held every month is to “bring together a collection of blog … Continue reading →

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Crossposted on Global Voices Online and the African Women’s Blog Black Looks has been given permission to publish the remarkable story of Stephanie Adaralegbe, a transgendered Nigerian, that highlights her trials and tribulations as she prepares to attend the XVI … Continue reading →