by Salha KaitesiWell, where do I begin? I’m sat at the dining table writing this a few weeks after the Woman! An Exploration of Women in Ancient and Contemporary Culture took place at the beautiful The Great North Museum: Hancock, relishing in every memory, trying to comprehend the impact a collaboration can bring. It’s hard to believe […]
by Salha KaitesiBlack History Month launched with hundreds of events across the country this October, amid a new campaign encouraging people of all ages to share what they are proud to be on social media and other means of communication. In this blog, I would like to go ahead and share with you the names of those less […]
by Salha KaitesiThree 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 descent and the entire community. This #BlackHistoryMonth conference also gives the opportunity to attendees to ask […]
by Gloria BusingyeDo you pay attention to how you interact with people? Or the different mannerisms that you display when you are around different people? Most people do not give it much thought. However, recently an article surfaced where the current female Tanzanian president Samia Suluhu revealed why she knelt before her husband as a sign of […]
In 2021, there has to be an even greater push to make sure that African women can access better and accurate information, so that they can maintain their sexual and reproductive health. Beyond having access to contraception, African women and all women in general also need to be educated about birth control and their options for usage. Women’s control over […]
by Mugabo Inkingi LaurenHave you ever tried to speak to someone who was not paying attention to what you said? Remember how frustrating that was? On the other hand, do you recall talking to someone who was actively listening, their body language matched their facial expressions, they did not interrupt you and made eye contact with you while […]
I am thrilled to welcome our new Director Rehma Muguyeneza onboard! Rehma is a member of the Ishami Foundation which works towards bringing awareness of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsis, regarding her own personal experience with the Rwandan Genocide. She believes in amplifying the stories of the voiceless, taking pride and power in them. […]
by Salha KaitesiBlack History month has been celebrated right here in the UK for more than 30 years. This celebration takes place from the start to the end of October. Throughout history, black people have made huge contributions to society in many fields and areas, so up and down the country events are held to highlight and […]
by Salha KaitesiI can’t believe it’s only about 3 weeks left to the second annual Teakisi Woman Talk. With the year we are having, it just simply feels strange and at times overwhelming – but we must push on. However hard at times it is, we have to hope for better days. For those who don’t know […]
by Salha KaitesiWhen you are black or a person of colour in the UK, the United States and in many other countries where white people are the predominant race, you get to know of all the ‘intricacies, contradictions and double standards’ of racism. There is no such thing as being neutral or siting on the fence when […]
Really enjoyed Dan and Salha’s talk.
Dan obviously has a lot of passion for mental health. The lecture we had about Teakisi was particularly illuminating.
