by Salha Kaitesi | Jun 4, 2025 | Current Affairs, Empowerment, Thoughts & Reflections
We often say that Teakisi runs on community, and that could not be more true than when it comes to the people who give their time, energy and care to volunteer with us. Teakisi exists to serve and empower people across marginalised communities – those often unheard,...
by Salha Kaitesi | Oct 3, 2022 | Announcements, Current Affairs, Feature
We hope that you have your calendars marked, because we’re only a little over a week away from the 4th Teakisi Woman Talk – our annual Black History Month conference. Community organisations and members of the public will be heading to The Common Room to join us...
by Nadjath Akanni | Jun 13, 2022 | Current Affairs, Family, Thoughts & Reflections
Will I be disappointed if I am rejected before entering the interview room? Yes. Will I, however, find solace in the fact that the position was never mine to begin with? Definitely. Will I possibly undermine the skill and intelligence of the individual who profited...
by Salha Kaitesi | Feb 7, 2022 | Current Affairs, Empowerment, Family, Health, Lifestyle, Thoughts & Reflections
I recently learned that one of my cousins has AIDS. Even though we haven’t been in contact for a few years, this information hit me really hard. While still trying to process everything, I couldn’t help but wonder why it had to get to the death sentence...
by Nadjath Akanni | Nov 29, 2021 | Current Affairs, Development, Education, Lifestyle, Thoughts & Reflections
“Acquire an education, a degree (preferably before your thirties…), move out, get a job (you don’t have to like it; bills won’t pay themselves…), buy or rent a house, start a family, and if you’re lucky enough you should retire...
by Salha Kaitesi | Sep 27, 2021 | Announcements, Current Affairs
Three years on from the inaugural Teakisi Woman Talk, Teakisi as the organiser prepares yet again for its annual conference as the 2021 speakers are announced. This conference celebrates the culture and heritage of Africa, minoritised communities, people of African...
