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April 19 -

George Lamming: #Literature , #History and the Politics of #Decolonization

Tribute Brown University.

Author of the classic In the Castle of My Skin, Lamming 'was a seminal figure of #Caribbean and post-colonial literature generally'.

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Iceland Writers ...Zehra is, in her writing, chasing truth and the “easiest way I can do that,” she says “is by writing honestly.” She's eager to attend these writers' classes: Hari Kunzru Nii Ayikwei Parkes . We also talked about how iconic Scott Hoying's song is. I can't wait for y'all to read it.

I had a conversation with the winners of this year's Iceland Writers Alumni Award. Here's Zehra Imam who, in addition to her writing about her experiences in Palestine, enjoys fantasy & magical realism. In her reference to Chinua Achebe & Toni Morrison...

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Really delighted that HOME has decided to reinstate the Palestine ‘voices of resilience’ event, and look forward to being part of it. Well done to Comma Press🍉 #CeasefireNow and everyone who protested the original cancellation.

‘The way Israel fights in Gaza is designed in a way that allows us to kill innocent people’, says Israeli veteran
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109-Year-Old Survivors of Tulsa Race Massacre Appeal to Oklahoma Supreme Court in Reparations Case democracynow.org/2024/4/4/headl…

Solidarity with civil servants and PCS Union refusing to carry out unlawful acts. End arms sales to Israel now. inews.co.uk/news/politics/…

🚨Hostages are having their legs amputated from being zip-tied by all 4 limbs for months; they're being forced to defecate in diapers & fed through straws.

Those are Gazan hostages at Israel's Sde Teiman 'concentration camp', so you won't see one word about it in Western media🧵

RIP #MaryseCondé

I was privileged to meet her and spend an afternoon with her during the residential period of my time at the Hutchins Center - one of the many rare and beautiful benefits that the fellowship afforded. She was an incredible force

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I love this!

(photo by Rémy Ngamije)

Creature books. What would you add to the list?

Enjoy our opening poem by Nii Ayikwei Parkes titled 'Freeze Frame'.

The new #PoetryByHeart Poem of the Week is 'Men Like Me' by Nii Parkes Nii Ayikwei Parkes Peepal Tree Press. This poem is a sonnet, a 14-line poem that changes its direction part way through. How can you show this shift in the language & feelings in your voice? ow.ly/Or3750QzZmZ

A few spaces still available, but they're going fast! Join Phil Klay , Nicole Krauss, Nii Ayikwei Parkes , Katie Kitamura , and more great authors for an unforgettable writers' retreat in Reykjavik! buff.ly/48A26Ow

#writingworkshops #creativewriting #amwriting #creativity

Announcing our #CITP2024 shorts official selection for Day 1, March 30th from 6:30pm 👇

Ampe dir by Charles Krampah b.e.z.a.l.e.l highlights a small town in Kumasi where Ampe is more than just a game played among the young girls.

We're taking #literature to where people are! Our #writers onwheels project w/FCA Ghana dropped today featuring #writers of #Ga heritage #AtukweiOkai ,Nii Ayikwei Parkes. We also have our beloved #AmaAtaAidoo . Look out for them in #Accra ! #placemaking #cities #poems

There are 5 outstanding African authors on the 2024 Jhalak Prize longlist: Nii Ayikwei Parkes (@BlueBirdTail), Leila Aboulela, @Yepoka Yeebo, Elizabeth Jane Burnett, & Caleb Azumah Nelson. 🎉 The shortlist will be announced on April 18. Congratulations!

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As a passionate advocate for the untapped potential within communities like my own, UD holds a special place in my heart. Our programmes shatter barriers & provide access to diverse opportunities in the music industry. Watch now👇🏾

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11 yrs ago #OTD we lost #ChinuaAchebe . As well as being a writer, he was a key editor for AWS, debuting many pivotal writers. I try to be a humble editor too & wrote this piece (The Guardian) in 09 after #Achebe rejected the tag 'father' of African literature
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