Shades of Us Africa
By Shades Of Us Africa
Shades of Us AfricaNov 02, 2020
Revolutionizing Freedom, Equality and Justice
To attain true equality, we must adopt a more sophisticated understanding – one that respects and accommodates diversity. This is referred to as ‘equity’. We share more on why we must revolutionize freedom, equality, and justice.
This conversation was first posted in article form on the Shades of Us blog. You can read it – and other articles we have written – by visiting shadesofusafrica.org. At the end of this podcast, there are ways to reach us if you would like to discuss this further.
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Tackling Poverty in Africa for a Sustainable Future
'No Poverty' isn't just a global goal on paper: it is a shared vision for a brighter future for all Africans. In the quest to achieve 'No Poverty' in Africa, progress is undeniable, but challenges remain. Shades of Us shares why creating awareness and contributing to activities that help tackle poverty in Africa and among African people is critical.
This conversation was first posted in article form on the Shades of Us blog. You can read it – and other articles we have written – by visiting shadesofusafrica.org. At the end of this podcast, there are ways to reach us if you would like to discuss this further.
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Green Skills for Youth Paving the Path to Sustainability
Green skills encompass a wide range of abilities that are essential for understanding, mitigating, and solving environmental challenges. We share why we believe this is critical for young people paving the pathway to sustainability.
This conversation was first posted in article form on the Shades of Us blog. You can read it – and other articles we have written – by visiting shadesofusafrica.org. At the end of this podcast, there are ways to reach us if you would like to discuss this further.
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Friendship
Friendship is the universal bond that links souls together. We share why friendships matter in this podcast.
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Partnering Beyond Limits
When different actors with diverse experiences and perspectives come together, they can shed new light on old problems. We share more on partnerships in this podcast.
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Striking the Balance for Labor Rights and Fair Wage Policies
We share why labor rights and fair wage is important to national, regional, and communal growth and development.
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Eliminating Hepatitis in Africa
We share why Hepatitis is a silent killer in Africa and what steps are necessary to eliminate the disease among Africans and people of African descent.
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Promoting Sustainable Fashion and Design Skills
We share why promoting sustainable fashion and design skills among African youth is a crucial step towards building a more durable and ethical fashion industry.
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Why We Should Refine Our Speech
We share why speaking well is a constant journey to perfection in speech.
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The Unfairness of Marriage
We share why marriage can be unfair to women, and why women must consider all the intricacies of this union before committing themselves to it.
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The Weird One Out
We share why being different - termed weird, even - may not be so bad after all.
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Patching Things Up
We share our thoughts on patching things and how it can worsen situations rather than fix them.
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On Flawed Leadership and Stunted Growth
We share our thoughts on flawed leadership and how it can cause stunted growth for followers.
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A Culture of Filth
We share our thoughts on open disposal of waste, and the ripple effects on individuals, communities and the nation at large.
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(Mis)Diagnosing Depression
We share our thoughts on depression and the idea that it is mostly misdiagnosed.
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Ripple Effects of Poverty: Hunger
Ramatu Ada Ochekliye shares why she thinks hunger negates a person’s dignity.
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I have An Idea About Prison Reforms
Ramatu Ada Ochekliye shares what she thinks can be done to decongest Nigerian prisons in what could be a great inter-government agency collaboration.
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Pay That Money!
Ramatu Ada Ochekliye talks about bad debtors and why they shouldn't wait to be asked to pay what they owe.
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Demographic Dividends Through Communication
Ramatu Ada Ochekliye shares how communication (through social media) can help governments achieve demographic dividends.
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Bleeding Trees
Ramatu Ada Ochekliye shares her sadness at the loss of some trees.
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My Inspiration Wall
Ramatu Ada Ochekliye shares a backstory of the women who have inspired her life and career path, and why they are important in her journey.
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Cancel Culture
Ramatu Ada Ochekliye discusses cancel culture, and the balance between its harmful and beneficial aspects.
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Addressing Workplace Harassment
Ramatu Ada Ochekliye discusses harassment in the work place, and processes to follow to ensure harassers are properly checked.
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When No One is Looking
Ramatu Ada Ochekliye discusses the burnout that comes with activism and the dilemma between choosing to quit and trudging on.
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The God Complex of the Old
Ramatu Ada Ochekliye discusses the relationship between the old and the young...and why the dynamics needs to change..
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Wife to be Auditions
Ramatu Ada Ochekliye discusses the practice of 'auditioning' women who want to get married by the family and friends of the prospective groom.
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A Rookie's Mistake
Ramatu Ada Ochekliye discusses the mistakes she has made while trying to make films, and how these mistakes will make her a better film maker.
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'Silent Treatment' May Not Be About You
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