Say what?? Archives - Mind of Malaka

Facebook Disabled My Account, and I Couldn’t be More Relieved

Posted on September 29, 2018
by Malaka
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At the insistence of friends and at Facebook's direction, I have sent an appeal to the tech giant including copies of my passport, cards bearing my name and images of a cheque for good measure. My sister-in-law is one of the most unique people…

There’s Only One Reason Well Intentioned White Women Don’t ‘Get’ Racism

Posted on January 26, 2018
by Malaka
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“If it isn’t intentional, then it isn’t racism.” Those are the words of a woman who would most likely describe herself as ‘color blind’, if not an ally to people marginalized, stigmatized and often downright oppressed in majority white societies. Those words incited shock, disbelief…

#PepperDemMinistries: An Official Statement

Posted on September 21, 2017
by Malaka
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Are you listening to the Super Morning Show of Joy FM? Perhaps you would like to know more about PDM. Here is their official statement! This is our official statement on who we are, what we are about, and where we would like to go…

Where is Doc Stukie?

Posted on October 29, 2016
by Malaka
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My friend Dr. Suwilanji Situmbeko is missing, and we are all left with are a series of bizarre tweets and more questions than answers. In April of 2015, a 26-year-old Zambian Medical Doctor and MBA candidate majoring in Financial Management named Suwilanji Situmbeko shared his…

Behold: Lye Rolls Catcha Mellows!

Posted on October 26, 2016
by Malaka
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Hi! HI! HIIII!!!! I'm excited! Can you tell? I am so thrilled to share something I’ve been working on – or spent months not working on, if I’m honest – recently. I’m not entirely sure what to call the final product, so I'm calling it…

Thuggin’ It: Asians Want Diversity in Representation in Film Too

Posted on May 19, 2016
by Malaka
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The countdown to my departure from the ATL has officially begun with less than a fortnight until we leave the place I have called home for 17 years, possibly for good. There is SO much I have left undiscovered in Atlanta, so many experiences I…

Spreading Love for International Women's Month

Posted on March 22, 2016
by Malaka
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Hi MOM Squad! As you know, March is international women’s month and I’m inviting you to join me in celebrating sisterhood and recognizing phenomenal women (like yourself) with the #SisterhoodMatters campaign! #SisterhoodMatters is a fun, simple and meaningful way to say thank you to the…

How Nicole Amarteifio and ‘An African City’ Made a Daydream of Mine Come True

Posted on February 15, 2016
by Malaka
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Back when I was binge watching episodes of ‘Scandal’ - after coming to the party two years too late - I remember sighing with relief when Olivia took Jake’s hand and finally decided to run away with him in order to “live in the sun”.…

The Most Impactful Moments of 2015

Posted on December 30, 2015
by Malaka
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2015 will end in just two days. Incredible! It feels as though it was just a few weeks ago that we were doubled over in laughter in response to Two Thoozin’s hopes and prayers that “evultin will be vibely on Nachurrr Gawd!” – and yet…

Let Your Haters be Your Progress Gauges

Posted on December 23, 2015
by Malaka
with 10 Comments

When I moved to Atlanta at the turn of the century, I used to ride the MARTA, switch on my Walkman and listen to the city’s favorite radio station: V-103. Everyone who was anyone that mattered (as far as the world of urban radio was…