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The Akata journey Pt. 2 | Race and Religion
It's really simple. The definition of the word akata that is. But how I got to my theory wasn't. It's so simple that I figured someone would have gotten it by now, and I've spoken with hundreds, possibly thousands, of people on and off the record, but no one has told me what I’ve found. Now if you’re wondering why this is even being addressed let me give some background. During my college days, I’d heard the term ‘akata’ and the way it was often being used, but I didn't kno
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The Akata Journey Pt.1 | Race & Religion
I was on a mission to bridge the gap between Africans and African Americas. The passion for my people, both of them, has always been there. However, the mission started in college as a project. It evolved from a student project, a discontinued docu-series, and a scripted short film, eventually becoming a podcast. You see, I was determined to tell this story. Because “I am” this story, but I now know more than ever before, that it doesn't stop with me. Hi, my name is Iyore Odi
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Let nothing ruin your witness
Im not an expert, I’m an observer.. I used to be such an opinionated person. And obviously I still have opinions to this day but as I’ve...
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10 out of 10, don’t recommend
I watched Sinners on its second opening night and started to write a review the next day with intentions of sharing it on Easter Sunday....
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Newness: Don't you discern it?
I’m not an expert but I am an observer. I created a video on this opinion piece and felt a written version may server a better purpose....
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I've always been a storyteller, guess I just found another way to speak
I am not an expert but I am an observer. I didn't think I was a writer let alone a good one for years because of a few things but mainly...
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