Alien Citizen
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Alien Citizen
@aliencitizen.bsky.social
Wielding words. Welding worlds. Promoting human rights. Confronting human wrongs.

Bending the narrative arc of the universe towards justice. 🇰🇪🌍
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Africa was once the ‘dark continent’ because it had not been exposed to the light of white Jesus. Now Africa is a ‘dark continent’ because it is exposed to the light of white liberals. We cannot have the narrative both ways.

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Untangling the un-African roots of homophobia in Africa
Africa was once the ‘dark continent’ because it had not been exposed to the light of white Jesus. Now Africa is a ‘dark continent’ because it is exposed to the light of white liberals. We cannot have ...
www.dailymaverick.co.za
January 18, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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NEW POST:

"Every good narrative stands or falls with ALL us, not just the professional storytellers... Every like, repost, and reshare is an inhale and an exhale, the micro-breath that keeps the hope alive."

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It takes all of us, not just storytellers, to build narrative power
We don't all have to be good storytellers (we don't even need to be storytellers) to add to the power and reach of good narratives. Here are some low-hanging things we can do.
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January 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Laws that divide families should not be called "family protection" laws.

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Laws that divide families should not be called "family protection" laws
In this inaugural edition of the AlienCitizenShip newsletter, I reflect on why the December holidays may soon become the most segregated season for African families...
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January 11, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Decriminalization is not a western agenda but a freedom agenda. It is not a push against "African Values" but a push for the value of African lives. Our narratives must reflect and reinforce this. Read how we can do this here: aliencitizenmedia.substack.com/p/3-narrativ...
3 narrative approaches for decolonizing "African Values"
Decriminalization is not a western agenda but a freedom agenda. It is not a push against "African Values" but a push for the value of African lives. Our narratives must reflect and reinforce this.
aliencitizenmedia.substack.com
January 13, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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We often talk of how Britain looted African art and are showcasing it in European museums. But what about the relics left in Africa that need repatriation to Europe?

We can start with homophobia, a legal relic of colonialism that still haunts the halls of our laws and penal codes.
January 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Religious Lie #1: I am inherently bad.

Truth: I am inherently human, which means that I have the innate capacities and tools to be a person of goodness, integrity and compassion in the world.
December 4, 2024 at 4:17 PM
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The dystopian films never show the part where you're just hoping the bad guy is too stupid to accomplish his goals
December 4, 2024 at 6:08 AM
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I am giving a commencement speech soon and I keep thinking that the only piece of advice I really want to give is “do things more.”
December 4, 2024 at 4:44 AM
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🎶 "Tonight we’re gonna party like it's 1599." 🎶

- Heritage Foundation theme song
December 3, 2024 at 1:35 PM
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ADHD is so annoying. Can’t believe I have to pay for a premium subscription to my own brain because the free version has so many popup ads
December 1, 2024 at 8:48 PM
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When you finally find out about your #ADHD
December 1, 2024 at 6:24 PM