When I watched the highly- acclaimed movie “12 Years a Slave” featuring Kenyan born Lupita Nyong’o actress overall, my view, analyzes, and criticism is centered on the depiction of slavery in commercial Hollywood films as well the portrayal of black actors and actresses play racialized stereotypes. The movie although is[Read More…]
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Building The New Gambia With Madi Jobarteh: The Concept Of Assets Declaration Is To Make Public!
It was great relief and an indication that the Gambia was heading towards system change when Pres. Barrow demanded that his ministers declare their assets. But to the surprise of many not only did some ministers failed to declare their assets, but also those who declared their assets were also[Read More…]
New York Letter With Alagi Yorro Jallow: Tribalism Is A Disease: Where Are The Psychiatrists And Psychologists?
In a multicultural country like The Gambia, an inclusive national identity makes solidarity possible. An exclusive, nostalgic national identity acts like a cancer in the body politic, eating away at the bonds of affinity and cooperation that hold our interests together. Gambians need to know this: there is no glory[Read More…]
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