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Culture driving: The best of VERBALISMS

Culture driving: The best of VERBALISMS

VERBALISMS Magazine, at the time of its debut in October 2002, was the only magazine focusing on the female culture drivers of hip-hop.  As we prepare to relaunch VERBALISMS in a new format, here are some of the best articles …

Jan, 04
Helping in Zimbabwe

Helping in Zimbabwe

Concerned Africa Scholars recently featured a post on how individuals can help the people of Zimbabwe with basic necessities like medicine, health services and food.

Dec, 19
Day 8: Films you may have missed

Day 8: Films you may have missed

To help you commemorate day 8 of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence campaign I've compiled a list of films you may have missed.

Dec, 02
Day 7: World AIDS Day

Day 7: World AIDS Day

Today is day 7 in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence campaign and World AIDS Day. In this post you will find information on campaigning activity from women's groups at an international, regional and national level.

Dec, 01
Day 6: I don't understand hate

Day 6: I don't understand hate

Indian policemen march during the state funeral of former Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief, Hemant Karkare in Mumbai. Karkare, who was given a state funeral, was shot dead by terrorists along with encounter specialist Vijay Salaskar and Additional Commissioner of Police Ashok Kamte near Cama Hospital. Indian commandos have killed the last Islamic militants holed up inside Mumbai's Taj Mahal hotel, ending the more than two-day assault on India's financial capital. (Getty Images)

I keep trying to make sense out of the terrorist attacks in Mumbai this week. Each time I read a report, I look for something -- anything -- that will give me some sort of insight into why and how human beings can kill.

Nov, 30
Day 2: Ordinary women doing extraordinary things

Day 2: Ordinary women doing extraordinary things

Today is day 2 in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence campaign and I'd like to focus on the many ways ordinary women have done some very extraordinary things in the fight against human trafficking.

Nov, 26
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Today is the international marker for champions around the world to remember, educate and act on violence against women.

Nov, 25
My people, my people, my people-pe-people

My people, my people, my people-pe-people

I moved this weekend. And after just one day in the neighborhood I can speak on how beautiful it is living in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn.

Sep, 02