Makani Themba

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

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A Year Later, the Water Crisis in Jackson Has Gone From Acute to Chronic A Year Later, the Water Crisis in Jackson Has Gone From Acute to Chronic

And the officials in charge of fixing the situation seem more interested in privatization than accountability.

Sep 7, 2023 / Highlights / Makani Themba

Co-opting Consumers of Color 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?

Jun 15, 2006 / Feature / Makani Themba

Speaking for Ourselves Speaking for Ourselves

Seeking media justice--not just reform.

Oct 30, 2003 / Feature / Makani Themba and Nan Rubin

Black Entertainment Television’s ‘Lifestyle’ Choice 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.

Apr 26, 2001 / Books & the Arts / Makani Themba

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