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A quick look at literary blogs and news across the Diaspora

By on October 20, 2012 in African Diaspora Literary News, African Literary News, Book Reviews

Jackee Budesta Batanda, as well known in some circles for her journalism as for her prize-winning fiction, posted recently (18 October 2012) on the policing of social media in Uganda, and its potential chilling effects on citizen involvement, participation, and freedom of expression. Her other posts this month include a meditation on Uganda celebrating its [...]

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Beyond The Writing Role

By on April 2, 2011 in Personal Reflections

Often a writer is expected to play a major role in society, not only as a cultural agent through writing but also as an activist and well, change agent, giving timely views and opinions on whatever is going on or whatever needs to change.

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