blackgirl on mars: notes on a life in copenhagen (or how my alienation brings me closer to people).

Dr. Roi Ankhara Kwabena passed on January 10th, 2008. Dr. Roi Ankhkara Kwabena was born in the Caribbean island of Trinidad. He was a cultural anthropologist who has worked with all age ranges in Europe, Africa, Latin-America and the Caribbean for over thirty years. His positive cultural advocacy has ensured his suitability for a variety of specialist projects addressing wide ranging issues such as functional and Cultural literacy, therapeutic harvesting of Memories by elders and young people (including cross generational dialogue) Anti-Racism, Community Cohesion, Social Inclusion, Cultural Diversity , redefining the Heritages of Indigenous peoples plus confidence building for prisoners, excluded and traumatized students, Refugees, etc. Dr. Kwabena was renown for using critical analysis to examine the historical roots of racism and to assess the direct relevance this has on our lives today. He was the 6th Poet Laureate of Birmingham, U.K. and appointed Writer in Residence at the Trinid...

Look who I bumped into on the train this morning! Lennox Raphael...writer extraordinaire. He was on his way for his usual bath in the sea and I, to work. We got so caught up in talking, I didn't hear when the conductor said the train would not be stopping at my stop...GREAT start to a busy day and then on my way home, I bump into the lovely Elene Jawara, mother to three, who, as I listened intently, told me all about her recent creative breakthroughs! Both Elene and Lennox have been invaluable friends & critics...not afraid to tell me when they agree or disagree with my musings, creative or otherwise. It's the best sort of company to surround oneself with: People who encourage you to grow and are not afraid of walking to the beat of their own drum. I am lucky to be in such company. Seems like many are on the very same wavelength as I seem to be...Very good. peace, the lab