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Household Express: South African Indian Favourites Ferzaana Sibda by Radio Islam

"I call telecom the 'Club of Lost Souls' because we have such fabulous people in this industry who come from different walks of life and have such varied interests!" Gagun Gahir, Head of Enterprise Sales (Europe) at Telstra in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal, Chief Revenue Officer (Enterprise) at GMS. In this episode, Gagun walks us through her rich African-Indian heritage, her early ambitions of becoming a journalist or a lawyer, and how her journey in the world of telecom has now spanned three continents! She gives us an inside preview into the passions that drive her life, why her friends call her a 'jukebox', her undying love for Shakespeare's works and her fondness for all forms of food, wine and champagne! She also throws light on her work in the area of encephalitis after a personal incident with a close family member and, finally, shares a story about her near-miss incident of winning a multi-million lottery!

In this fifth episode of "Sleepless in Singapore," I take you on a whirlwind adventure to Kenya, sparked by a my friend Hatim's unique African Indian wedding, a detour through Dubai, and the logistical puzzle of getting there from Singapore. The journey involves meticulous flight planning, a brief but packed stopover in Dubai—complete with a less-than-ideal airport experience and a SIM card surprise—and a leap into the vibrant, albeit chaotic, welcome of Kenya. The flights, ranging from the comfort of Singapore Airlines to the surprising pleasantness of flydubai, set the stage for a series of events that promise cultural immersion and the warmth of rekindled friendships. The journey then transitions smoothly into Kenya, where the wedding festivities await. The anticipation builds with every flight segment, and the narrative weaves through the complexities of travel, the nuances of international friendships, and the universal excitement of attending a wedding—a celebration that transcends borders and cultures, setting the scene for an episode filled with adventure, connection, and discovery. I'll dive into the second leg of our adventure in the next episode, where we embark on an unforgettable safari, encountering zebras, lions, and a host of incredible wildlife, followed by a relaxing weekend at Chale Island and a whirlwind, yet fascinating, 12-hour sightseeing layover in Dubai.

Listen to the Thurs. Nov. 23, 2023 special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. This episode features our PANW report with dispatches on the release of videos by opposition forces in Palestine which challenge the corporate media narratives; the White House says there is no genocide taking place in Gaza; there are alternative assessments of the politico-military situation in Gaza and the West Bank; and in Gaza there are continuing massacres on a daily basis. In the second hour we look at the Day of Mourning with a focus on the African-Indian alliance in the southeast region in a war against burgeoning imperialism during the early and mid-19th century. 

Writer and broadcaster Lindsay Johns explores the food of South Africa. South African cuisine is as varied as South Africa itself, and in this set of Essays, Lindsay will delve into the foods of the Rainbow Nation for five personal and lyrical ruminations on what these foods evoke for him. Each Essay - covering one of South Africa's racial groups - offers distinct memories of different aspects of his many experiences in South Africa. We'll sample the different cuisines, and experience these nuanced and complex communities through Lindsay's eyes, ears, and taste buds. In today's Essay, Lindsay introduces Bunny chow, a dish made from a hollowed-out loaf of bread filled with curry, which was created in Durban, and is today the most famous dish of Durban's Indian community – one of the largest in the world outside India itself. Born at a time when Indian restaurateurs were prevented by law from serving food to black workers - the dish was served surreptitiously so that passing police forces would see only a loaf of bread - today it is a national staple. Producer: Giles Edwards.

Shobana Shanker (Stonybrook) as part of the Conference - Expulsion: Uganda's Asians and the Remaking of Nationality Most accounts of Idi Amin's expulsion of Asians from Uganda in 1972 assume that African leaders and the Organization of African Unity were largely silent or unmoved to action. This interpretation assumes that Africans understood the Asian expulsion as a political problem—by contrast, I argue that Africans understood the question of Indian settlers as a fundamental problem of the postcolonial condition, connected to the very definition of African selfhood. I explore the significance of the Indian question around the African continent to the formation of intersecting movements of anticolonialism, antiracism, nationalism, Pan-Africanism (which was a critical antidote to nationalism), and Afrocentrism. Contrary to simplistic renderings of African responses to Idi Amin's anti-Asian racialism, African reckoning with African-Indian entanglements garnered dynamic and long-lasting African cultural responses—even where Indian settlers were few—that produced new African-Indian negotiations on the continent and among African migrants in India. Shobana Shankar is Associate Professor of History and Africana Studies at Stony Brook University, in New York. Her research focuses on cultural encounters and politics in West Africa and Africa-India networks, especially in religion, intellectual history, health, and education. Her most recent book, An Uneasy Embrace: Africa, India and the Spectre of Race (Hurst, 2021), grew out of her meeting with Muslim Indian missionaries in Nigeria, during the course of her research for her first book Who Shall Enter Paradise? Christian Origins in Muslim Northern Nigeria, c.1890-1975 (Ohio University Press). She has also co-edited two collections of essays on religion and globalization. Her recent articles focus on Ghanaian Hinduism, reformism in Nigeria, and Senegal's Afro-Dravidian movement.

Shobana Shanker (Stonybrook) as part of the Conference - Expulsion: Uganda's Asians and the Remaking of Nationality Most accounts of Idi Amin's expulsion of Asians from Uganda in 1972 assume that African leaders and the Organization of African Unity were largely silent or unmoved to action. This interpretation assumes that Africans understood the Asian expulsion as a political problem—by contrast, I argue that Africans understood the question of Indian settlers as a fundamental problem of the postcolonial condition, connected to the very definition of African selfhood. I explore the significance of the Indian question around the African continent to the formation of intersecting movements of anticolonialism, antiracism, nationalism, Pan-Africanism (which was a critical antidote to nationalism), and Afrocentrism. Contrary to simplistic renderings of African responses to Idi Amin's anti-Asian racialism, African reckoning with African-Indian entanglements garnered dynamic and long-lasting African cultural responses—even where Indian settlers were few—that produced new African-Indian negotiations on the continent and among African migrants in India. Shobana Shankar is Associate Professor of History and Africana Studies at Stony Brook University, in New York. Her research focuses on cultural encounters and politics in West Africa and Africa-India networks, especially in religion, intellectual history, health, and education. Her most recent book, An Uneasy Embrace: Africa, India and the Spectre of Race (Hurst, 2021), grew out of her meeting with Muslim Indian missionaries in Nigeria, during the course of her research for her first book Who Shall Enter Paradise? Christian Origins in Muslim Northern Nigeria, c.1890-1975 (Ohio University Press). She has also co-edited two collections of essays on religion and globalization. Her recent articles focus on Ghanaian Hinduism, reformism in Nigeria, and Senegal's Afro-Dravidian movement.

It is the most wonderful time of the year and as many of us reunite with our extended families, there are a few things that we are hoping Santa delivers this year. Instead of wishing for a new designer gadget or a clothing item, Sed and Tee have just a few humble requests for Santa this year and it is the most relatable South African thing ever! Our new favourite brother and sister duo's hilarious take on a uniquely South African Christmas

The mango bhaes talk about the African Indian experience with their beloved friend and South African engineer-turned-comedian Karmen Naidoo (Comedy Central) about her South African Indian upbringing, differences in beating styles, etc etc. a big fun one! Follow us on IG and subscribe to our YouTube and consider hooking us up with a patreon subscription where you get hours of bonus episodes, topical news hot takes, and more! We love u.

Shigg and Missy discuss the results of the 2020 presidential election! The 46th president of the United States Joe Biden. Kamala Harris, the first female vice president of African/Indian descent. We are so excited that this change has been made for our country! Hope you will enjoy the conversation. Call us at 708-437-1969. We'd love to hear from you.

In this episode engineer, producer, and comedian Sushil Ganesh joins Samantha Rund to discuss his decision to leave Microsoft and pursue his dreams in Mumbai.We discuss relationships, comedy, shame, and major life changes.Sushil shares his deeply personal journey to self acceptance. Sushil Ganesh recently moved back from Seattle to Mumbai, and started his own Comedy Production Company called Masala Mama Productions. He hosts a biweekly International Online Comedy show called 50 Shades of Brown which promotes artists of color internationally (white is also a color xD), and raises funds to support African Indian athletes. Previous headliners include Craig Gass, who has been on Family Guy, Sex and the City, The King of Queens and several great shows. IG @MasalaMama17IG@DadJokesGuyFacebook @MasalaMamaProductionsSamantha Rund is a professional actor, comedian, and coach. A graduate of Northwestern University, the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program MFA, and Second City’s Improv and Directing Conservatory; she is passionate about enriching people’s lives through the performing arts. Some of her recent acting work includes 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim, Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and various commercials including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. Her company, Beyond Technique Coaching, focuses on using performance principles to empower people to bring more of their whole selves to their lives and work. She works with a wide range of people around the world on performance and personal development. www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.com***If you enjoyed this episode please help spread it’s message****Like - Share - SubscribeGive a 5 star review on Apple PodcastsPost a comment Become a patron on PATREON *** https://www.patreon.com/beyondtechniquewithsamantharundThank you for your support and stay safe and healthy!

Get ready to put on your red caps and make Clitical Thought Great Again™! That’s right - it is our US Election edition! Joined by a friend of the pod and our US political correspondent (crossing to us live from Brunswick) Cassius Hynam! So grab some root beer and sit back as we ask why does no one care about the VP? What does the US postal system have to do with Facism, and is Biden in danger of being overshadowed by Kamala Harris? (As god forbid we let a rich white man be overshadowed by a successful and qualified African/Indian woman - I mean what is the world coming to?)Guest: Cassius HynamCassius is an international relations & economics graduate and academic tutor at a subsidiary of the University of Melbourne, soon to commence an Honours thesis analysing Australia's foreign policy on a rising China. A man of many talents: Cass is a beer pourer, tik tok trailblazer, twitter tyrant and soon to be host of his own political podcast, so watch this space!Twitter-https://twitter.com/cassiusjosephIs Kamala Harris the best VP pick?Kamala Harris’ story: https://time.com/5881343/kamala-harris-global-history/Is Harris’ politics too influenced by powers within the criminal justice system and now the Democratic party? I.e. Do these shifts of values represent a morally uncertain individual or someone adaptive to a time and place?Great instagram post - Summary of Harris: https://www.instagram.com/p/CDzsjoUAj4o/Do we give Harris a break on some of her views as they were from a different cultural time?Disclaimer: We do not support her prosecution record that targeted marginalised communities. Regardless of cultural time period.Kamala Harris’ history on trans and sexwork issues:https://www.them.us/story/kamala-harriss-record-on-trans-and-sex-work-issuesIs Harris more important to Biden than he himself was to Obama? Could this be to his detriment?https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/08/inside-trumpworlds-anti-kamala-harris-attack-plan:“This is not Mike Pence to Donald Trump or Joe Biden to Obama. Kamala is going to be the candidate. She’ll be constantly overshadowing him. In three to four weeks, Biden is going to realize he made a dumb move.” Democratic National ConventionBiden’s Speechhttps://edition.cnn.com/2020/08/20/politics/biden-dnc-speech-transcript/index.htmlDoes the disparity of education amongst voters lend the country to right-wing populism? Furthermore, does Trump’s attack on the US postal system indicate a potential shift toward facism?Thomas Frank: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/aug/22/the-people-no-review-thomas-frank-anti-populism-trump-fdrTrump’s political history with the US postal system:https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-post-office-mail-vote/2020/08/15/27a2ffd4-de5f-11ea-809e-b8be57ba616e_story.htmlNetflix documentary:Abstract (2017): Season 1: Episode 5 - Paula Scher - Graphic Design26 minutes: The graphic designer speaks on the 2000 US electionElitism on the left - How does the US political system and culture wars compare to Australian politics?Clits of the week!Cassius: 7 am podcast - Australia’s love of copshttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/australias-love-of-cops/id1461999702?i=1000488289520Anna: Boys State (2020) - Find on Apple+https://apple-tv-plus-press.apple.com/en-US/originals/boys-state/Noughts and Crosses (2020) - BBC and BingeBella: Monkey Grip (1977) by Helen Garner

The Audacity of Basdeo Panday, Part 3: Staying for the Struggle, Radical Trade Unionism, the Heartbreaking Death of Bhadase Maraj, Black Power, the Army Mutiny, Bloody Tuesday We continue our discussion with former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Basdeo Panday, radical trade unionist and first PM from the country's very large Indiian community. Panday's life is entwined with the most important global issues of the 20th and 21st century: colonialism, decolonisation, socialism vs. capitalism and the Cold War, the rise and fall of trade unionism, race relations, poverty and development, Black Power, African-Indian relations, the nature of political powerHe overcame the disadvantages of his poor village background, faced his personal fears, and took strong stands on these major issues for his whole life, ready to pay the price when necessary.His personal story is important for the world.In Episodes 2 and 3, we spoke about his background in the poor, agricultural village of St. Julien in Trinidad, his going to London to become a lawyer and his subsequent acting career in major films and television in the 1950s and 1960s, and how he gave up his Commonwealth scholarship in Law to dive into politics for the first time, in a radical new party that was challenging the neo-colonial status quo that was emerging in Trinidad and Tobago just three years after Independence from Britain.We re-join the interview when Panday takes the stage in a small village meeting in Trinidad with the world renowned intellectual and writer, CLR James, his first unsuccessful stint in politics, joining the radical trade union movement, and confronting neo-colonialism, anti-unionism, and racial division in newly independent Trinidad and Tobago.

The Audacity of Basdeo Panday, Part 2: CLR James, Eric Williams, Facing My Fear, and the Decision that Changed my Life A continuation of a lively discussion with The Honourable Mr. Basdeo Panday, former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago. To a global audience Mr. Panday may not be very widely known, but my strong view is that he and his story should be.  Basdeo Panday's life spans the 20th and 21st century and is intertwined with the important global issues of his day: colonialism, decolonisation, socialism vs. capitalism and the Cold War, the rise and fall of trade unionism, race relations, poverty and development, Black Power, African-Indian relations, the nature of political power. He took strong stands on these major issues for his whole life. His personal story is important for the world. He really shook things up over the span of his life, and those are the people I want to interview on this podcast  

The Audacity of Basdeo Panday, Part 1: Colonial Trinidad, Life in London, Film Roles, and Eric Williams's Independence Movement A lively conversation with The Honourable Mr. Basdeo Panday, former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago. To a global audience Mr. Panday may not be very widely known, but my strong view is that he and his story should be. Basdeo Panday's life spans the 20th and 21st century and touches on most important global issues of his day: colonialism, decolonisation, socialism vs. capitalism and the Cold War, the rise and fall of trade unionism, race relations, poverty and development, Black Power, African-Indian relations, the nature of political power. He took strong stands on these major issues for his whole life. His personal story is important for the world. He really shook things up over the span of his life, and those are the people I want to interview on this podcast.  

Native Opinion Episode 95 “WHY DO WE STILL INSIST ON HELPING THEM?” How to Reach our show: hosts@nativeopinion.com Twitter: @nativeopinion Facebook: Our Facebook Page Webpage: Our Website: www.nativeopinion.com Youtube: https://www.Youtube.com/c/NativeOpinion Leave us a voice mail: Call us! (860) 381-0207   ***OUR GUEST FOR THIS EPISODE IS MARILYN VANN*** GUEST BIO: Marilyn Vann serves as President and a director of the Descendants of Freedmen of the Five Civilized Tribes Association, a non-profit corporation which educates the public on the history, culture, and political rights of the African Indian peoples of the 5 nations (formerly known as the Five Civilized Tribes) whose ancestors were enrolled as “freedmen” tribal members by the US government Dawes Commission approximately 100 years ago. Marilyn is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. She is a descendant of Joseph Vann and Rider Fields, who were native Cherokee citizens by blood who immigrated to what is now Eastern Oklahoma prior to 1840, her father, a member of the Cherokee nation was born in what is now Nowata County and was listed on the Dawes “Final Rolls” of Cherokee citizens, the base tribal rolls prepared and recognized by the United States government and the Cherokee nation at the turn of the 20th century. As a non-profit board member, Marilyn has organized fundraisers and educational workshops on tribal history and genealogy. She organizes educational meetings throughout Eastern Oklahoma pertaining to tribal issues. Vist the Freedman Cherokee Website: SOURCE: http://www.freedmen5tribes.com/   ***LISTENER FEEDBACK*** Listener Lee Provided an Article to the show: TITLE: Canada First Nations declare drugs state of emergency SUB-TITLE: Seven Canadian indigenous tribes have declared a state of emergency due to a worsening drug crisis. AUTHOR: BBC NEWS SOURCE: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-41192817   ***MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE*** Artist: Maimouna Youssef (with support by Dj Dummy & Raquel Ra Brown) TRACK: Good Fight (From the album entitled “Vintage Babies” Bio: Maimouna Youssef aka "Mumu Fresh" is a Grammy nominated seasoned singer, emcee, songwriter, and producer. She received a Grammy nomination for her contribution on the Roots hit “Don’t Feel Right” in 2007 for best rap song and has since taken off as an independent artist. This is the right place for all things fresh! Welcome to the Movement!!! This track just dropped on August 29th and is produced by Maimouna Youssef & Andre Smith. Find more for her music at: SOURCE: https://maimounayoussef.bandcamp.com *We thank Listener Binah for the music suggestion this week*   ***NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS*** VOTING NOW OPEN! VOTE HERE: SOURCE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NATIVEMUSICAWARDS   ***ARTICLES PRESENTED IN THIS EPISODE*** Title: What Percentage Indian Do You Have to Be in Order to Be a Member of a Tribe or Nation? SUB-TITLE: 50 or 25 percent blood quantum or lineal descent, every tribe has its own criteria for mandatory percentage Indian AUTHOR: Sonny Skyhawk  DATE: July 8, 2017 SOURCE: https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/news/native-news/what-percentage-indian-do-you-have-to-be-in-order-to-be-a-member-of-a-tribe-or-nation/?utm_content=buffer3d735&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer   TITLE: Talking Stick and Feather: Indigenous Tools Hold Sacred Power of Free Speech SUB-TITLE: These two time-honored tools were well thought out and created by indigenous leaders AUTHOR: Joan Tavares Avant  DATE: August 15, 2017 SOURCE: https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/history/events/talking-stick-and-feather-indigenous-tools-hold-sacred-power-of-free-speech/?utm_content=bufferbcd51&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer   ***ARTICLES DISCUSSION AROUND BURNING MAN*** TITLE: Fake “Powwow” At Burning Man Has Indian Country Raising its Eyebrows AUTHOR: Jazmyn Espinoza-Church DATE: September 6th, 2017 SOURCE: http://www.powwows.com/fake-powwow-burning-man-indian-country-raising-eyebrows/?utm_sq=fjasel9gok&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=PowWows.com&utm_term=smarterqueue&utm_content=New+Posts TITLE: First Nations Bring Power of Prayer to Burning Man DATE: 09/01/2017 AUTHOR: Jacob Devaney SOURCE: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/first-nations-bring-power-of-prayer-to-burning-man_us_59a9720ae4b0bef3378cd7d8   The Burning Man Official Website: SOURCE: https://burningman.org/event/brc/2017-art-theme-radical-ritual/   The Global Drum Prayer Official Website: SOURCE: https://globaldrumprayer.com/home Deaths that have occurred by non-natives trying to simulate our ceremonies: SOURCE: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2361872/Sweat-lodge-leader-led-retreat-died-freed-prison-today.html The Unify Peace Network Website: SOURCE: http://www.home.unify.org   AUDIO from The Global Drum Prayer, broadcast by “UNIFY networks” SOURCE: http://mixlr.com/unify-global/showreel/global-drum-prayer-aug-29/   Please see our facebook page for video related to this episode segment: SOURCE: www.facebook.com/nativeopinionpodcast   ***MAIN NEWS CONTENT SEGMENT*** TITLE: A Repeal of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act Is ‘Misguided’ SUB-TITLE: Rep. Raúl Grijalva’s comments misleading rhetoric and fear-stoking DATE: February 3, 2017 SOURCE: https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/news/opinions/repeal-indian-health-care-improvement-act-misguided/   TITLE: Trump Administration Ends Affordable Care Act Contracts In 18 Cities AUTHOR: Carla K. Johnson  DATE: JULY 20, 2017  SOURCE: http://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-admin-pulls-aca-contracts

This is the FIRST ever return interview done on the podcast! I spoke to Alpesh back in 2014, since then a lot has happened and recently he sold his business in a multi-million dollar deal after "Getting his arse kicked in Africa" (His own words). Here we talk about how he has been TESTED through this process, what NOT to do and the struggles he found "Post Acquisition" when he should have been on could nine in theory.   Alpesh is the essence of a true Entrepreneur. We take risks and we get tested everyday. Born in the Ugandan jungle while his parents were there on safari, Mi- Fone's CEO and Founder is the true meaning of "Indian Blood...African Heart". This original African Indian entrepreneur made a name for himself selling large volumes of mobile devices to the Chinese back in the '90s. In 2008 Alpesh founded Mi-Fone the first African Mobile Devices brand and one of Africa’s first Tech start ups. Prior to Mi Fone, Alpesh was Director of Sales Africa/Middle East for Motorola Inc. Betweeen 2002-2006 Alpesh placed more than 5m devices into the African continent generating revenues upwards of $500m. Whilst at Motorola he realised that the big brands were missing the point and that ultimately Africa was best served by Africans themselves. His 20 years of experience in the mobile business is not to be taken lightly and he is well respected in Emerging markets for his knowledge. He is known to be one of the hardest working people in the African Tech space and is often quoted as "An Innovator, a Disruptor and a true Visionary". Alpesh and the Mi Fone brand have been regularly featured on CNN, Forbes Africa, CNBC Africa and numerous other media. Mi-Fone, a completely bootstrapped operation, has also been the recipient of the Frost & Sullivan 2014 award for "Entrepreneurial company of the Year" as well as a finalist in the African Leadership Network Awards 2015. See www.mi-fone.mobi for more information. In 2012, Alpesh founded OJU, the worlds first Afro Emoticon character brand. OJU received world wide press attention and has garnered numerous awards such as the South African Loeries Grand Prix Digital Winner 2014 and Licensing Expo 2014 “One to Watch” award.

  Native Opinion Episode “EPISODE 86 THE STRUGGLE IS REAL. Just Wait!” How to Reach our show: hosts@nativeopinion.com Twitter: @nativeopinion Facebook:facebook.com/nativeopinionpodcast/ Webpage: nativeopinion.com Youtube: https://www.Youtube.com/c/NativeOpinion Leave us a voicemail: Call us! (860) 381-0207   Our Guest this episode is Marilyn Vann, President of the Descendants of Freedmen of the Five Civilized Tribes Association. And President of African Indians of the 5 Civilized Tribes Foundation 10 2016 Marilyn serves as President and a director of the Descendants of Freedmen of the Five Civilized Tribes Association, a non-profit corporation which educates the public on the history, culture, and political rights of the African Indian peoples of the 5 Nations (formerly known as the Five Civilized Tribes) whose ancestors were enrolled as “freedmen” tribal members by the US government Dawes Commission approximately 100 years ago. Marilyn is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. She is a descendant of Joseph Vann and Rider Fields, who were native Cherokee citizens by blood who immigrated to what is now Eastern Oklahoma prior to 1840.  Her father, a member of the Cherokee nation was born in what is now Nowata County and was listed on the Dawes “Final Rolls” of Cherokee citizens, the base tribal rolls prepared and recognized by the United States government and the Cherokee nation at the term of the 20th century. Marilyn Vann graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering with Distinction. She is the first known Female having African Descent to graduate from that discipline at the University of Oklahoma. After two years of employment with Exxon Mobil as an engineer, she was employed as a Federal Government Treasury Department engineer for 32 years in Oklahoma City before retirement. This employment included 8 years as a team leader with short-term management assignments. As a nonprofit board member, Marilyn has organized fundraisers and educational workshops on tribal history and genealogy. She organizes educational meetings throughout Eastern Oklahoma pertaining to tribal issues. To Learn More: Descendants of Freedmen website: www.freedmen5tribes.com Freedmen of the Five Tribes Facebook page Email: mkvann@gmail.com Phone: 405-227-9810     ARTICLE 1: TITLE: Governor signs Native regalia bill AUTHOR: Associated Press Published: 21 April 2017 SOURCE: https://www.nativetimes.com/current-news/14517-governor-signs-native-regalia-bill   ARTICLE 2: TITLE: Genetic Continuity Study Backs Up Oral Histories AUTHOR: Alexander Ewen DATE: April 25, 2017 SOURCE: https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/history/traditional-societies/genetic-continuity-study-backs-oral-histories/   MUSIC BREAK… ARTIST: KOMPLEX KAI TRACK PLAYED: Rise Up ARTISTS WEBSITE: http://www.komplexkai.com   ARTICLE 3: TITLE: President Trump promises 'freedom' for tribes seeking to exploit their resources DATE: Thursday, June 29, 2017 SOURCE: https://www.indianz.com/News/2017/06/29/president-trump-promises-freedom-for-tri.asp      

Marilyn Vann serves as president and a director of the Descendants of Freedmen of the Five Civilized Tribes Association, a nonprofit corporation that educates the public about the history, culture, and political rights of the African Indian peoples of the five nations (formerly known as the Five Civilized Tribes) whose ancestors were enrolled as “freedmen” tribal members by the US government Dawes Commission approximately 100 years ago. She is the lead plaintiff in a federal lawsuit against the US government department of interior, Vann et al. Versus Norton, which deals with the enforcement of the 1866 treaty rights of the Cherokee Indian Freedmen Peoples in accordance with the Cherokee Nation constitution. Marilyn has written articles pertaining to the Indian freedmen issue for the Native American Times, the Muskogee Daily Phoenix, and the Oklahoma Eagle. Marilyn has also been featured in the Los Angeles Times and Wired Magazine, the Daily Oklahoman, the New York Times, and www.indianz.com.    Marilyn, a member of the Cherokee Nation, is a descendant of Joseph Vann and Rider Fields, who were native Cherokee citizens by blood who immigrated to what is now eastern Oklahoma before 1860.  Marilyn Vann graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science in petroleum engineering with distinction. She is the first known female of African descent to graduate from that discipline at the University of Oklahoma. She has been employed with the federal government as an engineer for the past twenty-four years in Oklahoma City. Marilyn can be reached at the Descendants of Freedmen website, www.freedmen5tribes.com

8:00 AM: Update on the Hunger Strike at Pelican Bay with Deirdre Wilson Project Coordinator for CCWP and Free Battered Women,  and a supporter of the Fast for Justice started by inmates at Pelican Bay, July 1, 2011, and Linda Evans, a former anti-imperialist political prisoner, released in 2001 via a pardon by president Bill Clinton, along with Susan Rosenberg, another political prisoner. 8:30 AM: Maria Acuna, English professor, musician, composer, and Avotcja, Poet/Playwright/Multi-Percussionist/Photographer/Teacher join us to talk about a celebration of Pablo Neruda, Nobel Laureate Chilean poet, 7 PM, Wed., July 27, 2011 @ Cafe Leila, 1724 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, CA. Avotcja is also celebrating her 70th birthday at La Pena Cultural Center, Sunday, July 24, 7 PM. Visit avotcja.org and quijerema.com 9 AM: Dr. Beheroze Shroff teaches in the Department of Asian American Studies at UC Irvin. She is a documentary film maker whose research for the past 15 years has been on the Siddi or African Indian community in India where she is now. Dr. Henry J. Drewal is the Evjue-Bascom Professor of Art History and Afro-American Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Adjunct Curator of African Art at the Chazen Museum of Art, UW-Madison. Dr. Sarah Khan, born in Pakistan and raised on the East Coast, received her BA from Smith College majoring in History with a concentration in the Middle East and Arabic. She has a Ph.D in Ethnobotany from CUNY with a specialization in South Asian and Asian Healing systems, specifically Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Drs. Khan and Drewal, the curators of the MoAD-SFexhibition "Soulful Stitching: Patchwork Quilts by Africans (Siddis) in India," July 1-Sept. 18, give a lecture at MoAD, Sun., July 24, 2-3:30 PM. 9:30 AM: Noa Ben Hagai, dir., "Blood Relation," @ 31st Annual SFJFF screening July 30, 11:30 AM at JCCSF and again at the Roda at BRT, Aug. 3, 12:25 PM