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Five Videos That Make Us Proud to be African and Remind Us How Far We Have to Go
April 26th, 2008For those who don’t know, one of the great thinkers who helped define what it means to be black died recently: Read the rest of this entry »
Life and Debt (Part one): Play Now | Play in Popup | Download Black Star - Brown Skin Lady: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download Documentary on Frantz Fannon (part one): Play Now | Play in Popup | Download Chrisette Michelle - Your Joy (Dedicated to her father: The only song I could think of that was dedicated to a father): Play Now | Play in Popup | Download Remembering Aime Cesaire: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadWhat Does Fundraising in the African Diaspora Have to Do With 27 Dresses and Rugby Sevens?
April 25th, 2008First up, the site is going through some changes in design and I am also adding and subtracting some stuff, so please bear with me.
This process will only last a few days and then it’ll be business as usual.In the meantime please give me feedback on whether its easier to read, what looks good, hideous etc etc
And yes, I have a funny accent and no I can’t explain what it is and where it came from, it’s just me and I rather like it!
Three events: Distant in chronology, but far from it in psychology. To another man, random events that have no bearing on each other. To me, Read the rest of this entry »
What Was It Like Saying Goodbye to African Soil?
April 24th, 2008I recently read about the heart breaking, raw reaction that Kelly had to having to leave Kenya. That mixed in with some discussions I had with some friends got me thinking about what it was like when I had to say goodbye to Africa.
Displaced African Review: Skype
April 23rd, 2008NB: Unless otherwise specified, the $ sign refers to Australian dollars and not American dollars. To check out exchange rates please check out this website.
If I were to write this article without any rules it would basically be one long drool-fest over Skype.
Therefore Read the rest of this entry »
Australian Dictionary: Words and Expressions You Will Often Here While Down Under
April 22nd, 2008Below is a list of words, expressions and institutions that you will regularly hear about once you land in the land down under. I expect this list to expand as you guys send me words that you often use within your Australian experience. For more information on Australian slang words check out Koala Net Read the rest of this entry »
Relationships and Health Insurance: How to Immigrate to Australia Within a Week
April 21st, 2008To refer to the check-list that you will guide you in immigrating to Australia within a week please refer to the Introduction post in the series.
Relationships
We are in the home stretch! I thought I would make this final article short, sweet and to the point.
Top 7 Signs You Have Been an Immigrant too Long
April 20th, 2008So how do you know that you have been away from your native country for way too long. Never fear, I am here to give you the warning signs that you have lost touch with the motherland.
Employment, English Problems, Stationary and Supplies: How to Immigrate to Australia Within a Week
April 19th, 2008To refer to the check-list that you will guide you in immigrating to Australia within a week please refer to the Introduction post in the series.
Employment
I will take two hypothetical scenarios and offer employment solutions for both.
You Have Been Beaten and Dumped in the Middle of an Australian City with No Documentation and No Money in Your Pocket
