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Makani Themba

Makani Themba is an organizer, writer and strategist based in Jackson. She currently serves as chief strategist at Higher Ground Change Strategies.

MediaJune 15, 2006

Co-opting Consumers of Color

Fewer minority-owned outlets means fewer minorities in the media. With such threats to public discourse, what will become of our voices, points of view and interests?

Makani Themba
ActivismOctober 30, 2003

Speaking for Ourselves

Seeking media justice–not just reform.

Makani Themba and Nan Rubin
Racism and DiscriminationApril 26, 2001

Black Entertainment Television’s ‘Lifestyle’ Choice

The departure of Tavis Smiley leaves a hole in the programming calendar of BET, but that’s only part of the problem.

Makani Themba