Friday, March 23, 2018

EP 27 - Gun Control & The African


In This Episode:

According to CNN.com, “We're only 11 weeks into 2018, and there have already been 17 school shootings (in the USA) where someone was hurt or killed. That averages out to 1.5 shootings a week”. Also according to CNN.com “American’s own nearly half (48%) of the estimated 650* million civilian-owned guns worldwide.

Africa has constantly been referred to as a third-world continent, some people even say we are “backward in our thinking and actions”; but I think that when it comes to Gun control, America has a thing or two to learn from our continent. Allowing any and every one to have such a powerful weapon in their possession, is something I feel is worth rethinking.

Mentioned In This Episode:
1. Gun Control: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_control 

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Friday, March 16, 2018

EP 26 - The Dahomey Amazons


In This Episode:

The Dahomey Amazons were some of the fiercest women to walk this earth!

In the spirit of Women’s History Month, we will be sharing the story of these fearless women who went above and beyond to defend their people, leaving their mark in history as the greatest all-female military regiment.

Mentioned In This Episode:
1. International Womens Day: https://www.internationalwomensday.com 
2. Black Panther: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1825683/
3. Dahomey: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dahomey
4. Viola Davis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viola_Davis
5. Lupita Nyong’o: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lupita_Nyong%27o
6. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/
7. FBI: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Bureau_of_Investigation
8. KGB: https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/KGB

Connect:
Email: excusemyafrican@gmail.com
Website: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/
Stella Damasus Blog: http://www.stelladamasusblog.com
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/excusemyafrican
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Friday, March 9, 2018

EP 25 - Breaking The Glass Ceiling & Women


In This Episode:

It’s Women’s month and we are dedicating this month to celebrating amazing African Women who are doing extraordinary things.

In this episode, I would introduce you to Angel Vendeline Namshali, a Tanzanian woman who withstood the barriers of being deprived of an education because she is a ‘girl child’; to become the first woman (worldwide)to run a resort that is managed and run by an all-female staff.

Mentioned In This Episode:
1. International Women's Day: https://www.internationalwomensday.com 
2. Press For Progress: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Theme
3. Angel Vendeline Namshali: https://www.asiliaafrica.com/meet-the-angel-of-the-serengeti/
4. Usambara Mountains: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usambara_Mountains
5. Asilia Africa: https://www.asiliaafrica.com
6. Tanzania Dunia Camp: https://www.asiliaafrica.com/east-africa-safari/tanzania/serengeti/dunia-camp/
7. Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com

Connect:
Email: excusemyafrican@gmail.com
Website: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/
Stella Damasus Blog: http://www.stelladamasusblog.com
Stella Damasus Website : https://www.stelladamasus.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/excusemyafrican
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realexcusemyafrican/
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Friday, March 2, 2018

EP 24 - Black Panther, Hollywood & The African


In This Episode:
“The African and Hollywood”; this was the idea that birthed Excuse My African. When I started this podcast in 2017 Hollywood was at a point where they weren’t ready for MY kind of ‘African’. In the exact words of a Casting Director, I am not “African Enough”.

Fast forward to February 2018 and Black Panther, a movie that praises and glorifies the beauty of Africa; is currently the number 1 movie in the whole world. However, this hasn’t changed the tune of Hollywood.

In this episode, I will tell you about a very recent experience I had with an agency. This time it wasn’t about my looks, it was about my accent.

Mentioned In This Episode:
1. Black History Month: http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month  
2. UN: http://www.un.org/en
3. Women’s Month: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women%27s_History_Month
4. Black Panther: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1825683/
5. Dialect Coach: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dialect_coach
6. Gringo: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3721964/
7. David Oyelowo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Oyelowo
8. A United Kingdom: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3387266/fullcredits

Connect:
Email: excusemyafrican@gmail.com
Website: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/
Stella Damasus Blog: http://www.stelladamasusblog.com
Stella Damasus Website : https://www.stelladamasus.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/excusemyafrican
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realexcusemyafrican/
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