Thread by @EyalaBlog

Hello fam! Time for me to lift myself from a few weeks of hurt, anger and heartbreak, and follow the advice a brilliant #Afrifem gave me: "Don't let them pull you in their hole." So I'm back with recommended reads about #Africa, #WomensRights & #Feminism

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First let me flag a few important news stories that may have missed due to the global context:

#WeAreTired. Tired of being raped and killed. I stand in solidarity with Nigerian feminists demanding #JusticeForUwa and #JusticeForTina. Enough

bit.ly/3h1znrd

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Don't ignore this: in #Cameroon journalist Samuel Wazizi was arbitrarily arrested last year and for 300 DAYS his family & lawyers did not hear from him. Now we find out he was murdered in prison. We demand #JusticeForWazizi. Follow @KahWalla for more info.
bit.ly/37a3QyY

@OhTimehin has created a platform for African LGBTQI+ folks (yes the ones we are told do not exist) to share their stories, and I am here for it! Read her intro to the #QuietlyQueer series, then read each srory, then come back for more.

bit.ly/2YfGMe6 #EyalaReads

Everyone and their mama is now boasting their #feminist leadership, but how many non-profits are really doing the critical work of analyzing privilege within their organizations? @leilabilling shares some useful guidance here. link.medium.com/0GvTHg8n76
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As an Afro-French woman who just can't deal with France's insistence at erasing part of its population I have boundless respect for @AnnetteJosephG & @MariannesNoires for their incessant fight. Read this:

bit.ly/3dKCIc8 @africasacountry
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After this heavy week I was craving a light and joyful read. I found @rgay's piece about finally moving in with her fiancée, getting to know and love her in new ways. Beautiful.
link.medium.com/yCb0FnQv76

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That's all I have for this week's #EyalaReads. Enjoy, and please, take care of yourselves and your loved ones. Sending love!