Kate Hixon
@kahixo.bsky.social
Advocacy Director for Africa @AmnestyUSA Views my own. RTs & likes not endorsement. @trumanproject @CFR term member. Former @UKinUSA @FreedomHouse @NDIAfrica
And have much to think about while on leave regarding the successes and failure of pan Africanism and how advocates working domestically & on the continent can learn from these today.
August 10, 2025 at 12:42 PM
And have much to think about while on leave regarding the successes and failure of pan Africanism and how advocates working domestically & on the continent can learn from these today.
This is like Chef’s Table but with foreign policy. Run do not walk to read this book.
July 31, 2025 at 10:55 PM
This is like Chef’s Table but with foreign policy. Run do not walk to read this book.
A beautiful story of love & revenge during the time of the mahdi.
July 4, 2025 at 11:05 AM
A beautiful story of love & revenge during the time of the mahdi.
Out to run for refugees with ECDC
June 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Out to run for refugees with ECDC
Just finished this really fascinating read. Learned a lot about how Sudan supported other independence movements partly to counter the southern problem narrative.
June 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Just finished this really fascinating read. Learned a lot about how Sudan supported other independence movements partly to counter the southern problem narrative.
If you’re near Malcolm X park today come support Noir United for World Refugee Day
June 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM
If you’re near Malcolm X park today come support Noir United for World Refugee Day
Another great story where the author explores the impact of the Biafra war on his family
June 10, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Another great story where the author explores the impact of the Biafra war on his family
Two more great books by African authors read over the weekend. One on a fictional Sahel country and one devestating read on Rwanda.
June 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Two more great books by African authors read over the weekend. One on a fictional Sahel country and one devestating read on Rwanda.
Present day may end in 1980s but still a comprehensive read
June 1, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Present day may end in 1980s but still a comprehensive read
Crap photo but the fireflies in the Smokied is still the coolest thing ever.
May 30, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Crap photo but the fireflies in the Smokied is still the coolest thing ever.
Spending the week in Oregon getting through my reading pile.
May 16, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Spending the week in Oregon getting through my reading pile.
Really enjoyed this one which is set in Zanzibar emerging from post colonial rule
April 25, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Really enjoyed this one which is set in Zanzibar emerging from post colonial rule
Finally finished! This book is an absolute must read for everyone. I knew some of the early history of Zimbabwe and Sudan but this comprehensive overview was so helpful & reinforced how many gaps there are in our history curriculum
April 20, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Finally finished! This book is an absolute must read for everyone. I knew some of the early history of Zimbabwe and Sudan but this comprehensive overview was so helpful & reinforced how many gaps there are in our history curriculum
Amnesty & partners were out on the mall all day to raise awareness on #Sudan #KeepEyesOnSudan
April 16, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Amnesty & partners were out on the mall all day to raise awareness on #Sudan #KeepEyesOnSudan
Was lucky enough to see Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie tonight & cannot wait to read this!
March 13, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Was lucky enough to see Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie tonight & cannot wait to read this!
Cannot recommend this book enough. Really appreciate how honest the author is not just with her experience but with her own failings. Being lucky enough to help my dad through his own (less complicated) transplant, this book really resonated.
March 7, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Cannot recommend this book enough. Really appreciate how honest the author is not just with her experience but with her own failings. Being lucky enough to help my dad through his own (less complicated) transplant, this book really resonated.
A beautiful and heartbreaking book tracing the stories of two gay men in Nigeria
February 28, 2025 at 3:07 AM
A beautiful and heartbreaking book tracing the stories of two gay men in Nigeria
Given everything going on in South Sudan this was a timely read
February 23, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Given everything going on in South Sudan this was a timely read
First Africa focused book of 2025. An interesting narrative looking at the year of return as well as LGBT+ rights in Ghana. Especially timely given the renewed attacks on the community in Ghana
January 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
First Africa focused book of 2025. An interesting narrative looking at the year of return as well as LGBT+ rights in Ghana. Especially timely given the renewed attacks on the community in Ghana
2024’s collection of books written by African / diaspora authors (plus a non fiction)
December 20, 2024 at 12:59 AM
2024’s collection of books written by African / diaspora authors (plus a non fiction)
After being surrounded by Santas on my Xmas Eve run last year I decided to join in on the fun!
December 15, 2024 at 1:51 PM
After being surrounded by Santas on my Xmas Eve run last year I decided to join in on the fun!
