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February 2019

  • A Society Run by Women

    by Mitko February 28, 2019
    February 28, 2019

    The Bijagos are a people who dwell in small villages, or tabancas, formed by houses of mud and straw. In this society, the women choose their husbands and have the …

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  • Two awesome full house screenings!!

    by Mitko February 27, 2019
    February 27, 2019

    Thank you to our friends in ITALY and GUINEA BISSAU for coordinating these screenings. My favorite screenings are ones that happen at schools. speaking with students, and engaging with the …

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  • Sports as resistance: This marathon is raising awareness of the 42-year-long conflict in Western Sahara!

    by Mitko February 26, 2019
    February 26, 2019

    The SaharaMarathon is today! The marathon is an annual international race in solidarity with the Sahrawi people and the refugee children of Western Sahara. In addition to a standard-distance marathon, …

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  • Descoberta de Talentos: supporting and celebrating new talents

    by Mitko February 26, 2019
    February 26, 2019

    From GUINEA BISSAU: nothing makes me happier than supporting and celebrating new talents. had the honor of attending DESCOBERTA DE TALENTOS. Awardees will have their music recorded and hopefully, it …

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  • Get to know The Global Trees Campaign!

    by Mitko February 25, 2019
    February 25, 2019

    The campaign does amazing work with reforestation around the world and this interview with one of GTC’s conservationists offers a great look inside the campaign: “I am involved in an …

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  • Bringing Africa to Siberia

    by Mitko February 25, 2019
    February 25, 2019

    my entry to RUSSIAN SIBERIA happened via this Khanty-Mansiysk Intl Eco Fest. it was amazing to bring AFRICA to SIBERIA via our BURKINABÈ BOUNTY film  We just received our diplomas …

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  • ComradesWear

    by Mitko February 22, 2019
    February 22, 2019

    ComradesWear is a limited clothing collection dedicated to activism and social justice, and highlights unsung heroes, revolutionaries, and leaders. The artists feature inspiring individuals, like THOMAS SANKARA, to spread the …

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  • Cheguei em GUINE BISSAU!!!

    by Mitko February 22, 2019
    February 22, 2019

    Nos vemos hoje para a projeçao do meu filme ‘BURKINABÈ RISING: the art of resistance in Burkina Faso’ HOJE 18:00 no Centro Cultural Português ENTRADA LIVRE / FREE ENTRANCE 71 …

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  • Travelling to Guinea Bissau to screen my films and explore the portuguese speaking country!

    by Mitko February 21, 2019
    February 21, 2019

    Pictured here are kids from the ATACA organization, an NGO that provides health resources and education to Guinea Bissau’s most in need. ATACA proposes to support the access of vulnerable …

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  • Angela Davis and her support for Palestinian rights

    by Mitko February 20, 2019
    February 20, 2019

    Last month, Angela Davis was set to receive an award from the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, but the institute withdrew the award because of her support for Palestinian rights. But …

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Iara Lee, a Brazilian of Korean descent, is an activist, filmmaker, and founder/director of the Cultures of Resistance Network, an organization that promotes global solidarity and connects and supports agitators, educators, farmers, and artists to build a more just and peaceful world through creative resistance and nonviolent action!

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Iara LeeIara Lee, a Brazilian of Korean descent, is an activist, filmmaker, and founder/director of the Cultures of Resistance Network, an organization that promotes global solidarity and connects and supports agitators, educators, farmers, and artists to build a more just and peaceful world through creative resistance and nonviolent action! Read more here.

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