AFIA Podcast

In this episode I interviewed Victor Moriyama, an award winning Brazilian photojournalist based in São Paulo covering South America and the Amazon rainforest for international press and NGOS. His works are based on a humanist photograph committed to documenting the processes of violence that prevail in social and environmental relations in Brazil. Agrarian conflicts, deforestation and conservation of tropical forests and their biodiversity, genocide of indigenous populations, acceleration of climate change are themes that have guided his photographic production in recent years. Concerned about the scarcity of in-depth reports on conflicts in the Amazon, Victor created in 2019 the project @historiasamazonicas, a community of Latin American photographers committed to documenting contemporary processes taking place in the Amazon and defining the present. His idea is to expand world knowledge and engage global society with problems within the largest tropical forest in the world.

Greetings Village! #DailyAfricanProverbs takes us to #Morocco The Proverb says: "Let us sit bent, but talk straight." In Moroccan culture, respect for elders and community leaders is highly valued. At the same time, true leaders are expected to speak their minds and offer honest opinions rather than simply agreeing with those in power. The proverb encapsulates the balance between respect and honesty, encouraging individuals to maintain humility while still speaking the truth. In a society where it can be difficult to voice dissent, the proverb serves as a reminder that speaking out against injustices and standing up for what one believes in is necessary for progress. It also reminds leaders to listen to alternative perspectives and consider them fairly, rather than blindly following tradition or betraying their own values for the sake of conformity. Join us on #AFIAPodcast to listen to our latest episode at 6 am PST/4 pm EAT Share your thoughts on this proverb in the comments below. SUBSCRIBE to get Daily African Proverbs and their meaning in your life https://rb.gy/jdavpn

Greetings Village! #DailyAfricanProverbs takes us to #Nigeria The Proverb says: "A tiger does not need to boast that it is a tiger." African proverbs are a window into the African way of thinking. They are often laced with wit and wisdom, and they provide a unique perspective on life. The Proverb says: "A tiger does not need to boast that it is a tiger." This proverb is about confidence. It is saying that you do not need to announce your greatness to the world. Everyone already knows that you are exceptional. You can simply go about your business and let your actions speak for themselves. This is an important lesson for all of us, regardless of where we come from. We should all strive to be tigers in our own lives. Join us on #AFIAPodcast to listen to our latest episode at 6 am PST/5 pm EAT Share your thoughts on this proverb in the comments below. SUBSCRIBE to get Daily African Proverbs and their meaning in your life https://rb.gy/jdavpn ****************************** 📱 LET'S GET SOCIAL 💢 🅵🅾🅻🅻🅾🆆 🅼🅴 🅾🅽:------- 💖 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/okelojavan/ 💖 Twitter: https://twitter.com/OkeloJavan 💖 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OkeloJavan/ 💖 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@okelojavan #Friday #AFIAPodcast #AfricanFatherInAmericaPodcast #AfricanProverbs #wisdom #love #DailyAfricanProverbs #english #quotes #life #motivation #englishidioms #quotes #love #motivation #life #quoteoftheday #inspiration #motivationalquotes #quote #follow #inspirationalquotes #success #positivevibes #lovequotes #poetry #happiness

In episode 30 I had the privilege to have a conversation with Boniface Mwangi who has risen from poverty to prominence in Kenya. He is renowned for his powerful photographs and his courageous protests calling for social justice. He is an award-winning Kenyan photojournalist and human rights activist. He was a staff photographer with The Standard, a leading Kenyan newspaper, for four years. He became the eye of Kenyans during the 2007/8 post- election violence and showed courage and compassion to capture thousands of images; some so gory they could not be published. His work has appeared in leading publications in the world — from The New York Times to The Guardian and Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, The International Herald Tribune, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph and The Boston Globe among others. In 2012 Boniface founded PAWA254, a hub for creatives in Kenya where journalists, artists and activists find innovative ways of achieving social change. He studied human rights and documentary photography at New York University, USA. He has twice won the CNN Multichoice Africa Photojournalist of the Year Award and is the youngest Prince Claus Laureate. New African Magazine named him one of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2014 and 2016 and he is also a senior TED Fellow. Time magazine recognized him as a Next Generation Leader in 2015 and was selected as Kenya’s Top 40 under 40 men 2016. He was named as top 100 Kenyans 2019. Boniface Mwangi continues to wage a spirited campaign against oppressive establishments. Although at one point he stood alone, today his movement has gained traction with many – inspired by his vision and consistency – adding their voices to champion for a better Kenya Boniface is the founder and the party leader of Ukweli Party, a political party bringing citizens together wanting to live in Kenya where everyone is empowered to engage politically, to realize their full potential, to prosper economically and to thrive in a socially cohesive community.

In Episode # 33 I had a conversation with Katrina Johnson who is the Senior organizer for Voices of Community Activist and Leaders "Vocal-WA" and former Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion "LEAD" Project Manager. Katrina became a social justice activist/advocate and spokesperson for her family in June of 2017, after her first cousin Charleena Lyles was killed in her home in North Seattle after police officers responded to the location to investigate a burglary Charleena had reported. Katrina is a core member of Families are the Frontline. They provide rapid response to help families across the nation who have lost their loved ones to the police use of deadly force. Katrina works with other families who have lost loved ones to the use of deadly force in Washington state, as well as local nonprofits working to improve policy on the use of lethal force, emphasize de-escalation, reduce instances of deadly force, and improve police-community relations. Katrina gathered signatures for I940 and supported the resolution negotiated by De-Escalate WA and law enforcement leaders that resulted in House Bill 3003, modifying I940 after it was adopted by the legislature. Katrina has been a guest speaker in various cities and states on police reform, served as a panelist locally, nationally, and internationally on police reform and state sponsored violence. Katrina organizes events, and authored an op-ed piece for BET.com