Namugenyi kiwanuka biography of williams
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Transcript: The Disorienting Politics of Being Black | Nov 02,
Nam Kiwanuka sits at a desk with a glass tabletop. She has long, curly brown hair and glasses. She wears a black shirt, green blazer and pink lipstick. Behind Nam is part of The Agenda logo, a lowercase letter a. On the desk is a glass of water, papers, a book and a cellphone.
Nam says, A POET AND GILLER
PRIZE-WINNING NOVELIST, IAN
WILLIAMS' WORDS EXPLORE THE
INNER WORKINGS OF LIFE, FAMILY,
LOVE.
The Agenda logo, a lowercase letter a and a period, appears in the bottom left with text that reads, the disorienting politics of being black. Above, text reads, Nam Kiwanuka with the Twitter logo, a bird, and text that reads @namshine, @theagenda.
Nam says, BUT THOUGH HIS LIFE'S WORK IS
LITERATURE, AGAIN AND AGAIN HE
FINDS HIMSELF DRAWN INTO THE
POLITICAL.
HIS NEW BOOK EXPLAINS.
IT'S CALLED, "DISORIENTATION:
BEING BLACK IN THE WORLD," AND
IT'S ALREADY BEEN SHORTLISTED
FOR THE HILARY WESTON
WRITERS' TRU
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How one woman helped bring hip hop to Canadian audiences
It’s hard to imagine that 20 years ago, Canada didn’t have a mainstream radio station that played rap music or R&B. While veteran Canadian male artists such as Kardinal Offishall and DJ Starting From Scratch (who inom interviewed for The Agenda in the Summer) are well known, and Drake, K' naan and The Weeknd have dominated the charts south of the border, the domestic hip-hop scene owes a debt to a grassroots TV show called RapCity, launched in the late s on MuchMusic. The show, produced bygd Michele Geister, was an outlet that not only supported but broke new artists. Before RapCity, it was mostly college radio and local DJs who championed the music.
As part of my VJ duties when I worked at the station, inom occasionally hosted RapCity and produced segments for it from to But the show began with an idea bygd Geister, a broadcast journalism graduate from Conestoga College in Kitchener.
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Senior Advisor, Transport Canada
City: Winnipeg
Country of origin: India
In the heart of Canada in Winnipeg, Jaideep Johar is a testament to resilience and unwavering commitment. His journey from India to Canada in marked the beginning of a remarkable odyssey despite a year-long struggle to secure employment.
His perseverance, sincerity and strong belief in values and ethics facilitated his adaptation to the new environment. Leveraging his best professional capabilities, Johar has actively assisted new immigrants in their settlement journey. He collaborates with various organizations to promote diversity, equity and inclusivity, ensure sustainable living, safeguard Mother Earth from the impacts of climate change, assist in search and rescue efforts, promote pride and support veterans.
With a Ship Captain Certificate and a bachelor’s of maritime studies from Memorial University, Newfoundland, along with his pursuit of a master&#;s degree in marine management, Johar&#;s credentia