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Nothing But Freedom
Nothing But Freedom is inspired by the Oceanië collection in the Depot of Wereldmuseum Rotterdam. During the research phase, Carina Fernandes and Bastet Black learned most of the items were from West-Papua - currently still fighting for their independence due to a Dutch colonial past.
The aim was to make to make a song for the everyday - a song so accessible you wouldn’t think it is about decolonization. The visual translation is a reference to this mutual past and centers how we - as children of the colonial diaspora - connect within this history. Often the East and the West are separated narratives while, if researched, they seem like two sides of one coin.
The music video is a dedication to all Children of colonial diaspora all over the world and those who still face oppression today due to this history."
Poem Long Done did
Written for performing at the Night - Anti Racisme (a fundraiser organized by several club nights for KOZP and NLB)
Dedicated to the Dutch victims of police brutality
The first video is the poem the second video is a vlog where I shared the stories behind the names,
Text: The officers involved in George Floyd's murder were immediately fired. In the Netherlands, on the other hand, not a single agent has been brought to court in the past four years - and that while 41 people have already died since 2016 under the responsibility of the police.
Poem: Rhythm Rhymes And Beats
POEM: I am ok
FOR MORE
Project management
verbalism
In 2017 I founded Verbalism - “Consciously Connecting Creators”.
Here I develop (Q)BIPOC focussed events aiming to connect, empower and educate.
De Tank (2021)
Project leader & Content Creator
Skills: Moderating Masterclasses, Time management, Strategy, overall leading the project
the Tank is a BIPOC* spin-off of Alphabet Street, guild for Black (visual) linguists and focuses on developing a narrative of color. It is an editorial tank/think tank that aims to fill the gaps related to diversity in the arts and to tackle institutional racism in the arts sector.
Brand development
Diversity as a natural presence, not only with the writer, but with the entire book production line at the forefront.
The Tank is a collaboration between ALPHABET STREET - Guild for Black (visual) linguists and ROSE STORIES.
Read My World 2021
coördinator translators
Read My World seeks out and shows stories that lie dormant beneath the surface of daily current affairs, writers sometimes still unknown, but in any case controversial. In order to track them down, they work closely with international curators and editors, with whom they organize various activities such as an annual international literature festival. Every year we emphasize a different region in the world where major social changes are taking place.
Poetry International 2019
Stage management
The Poetry International Foundation focusses on is why we do everything we can to bring as much poetry as possible to the attention of as large and diverse an audience as possible and we focus on strengthening the exchange between poets, poetry translators and lovers, both on stage and online.
ADE BEATS 2018/2019
Production
ADE Beats is the international platform for hip hop, bass and beats during Amsterdam Dance Event. ... ADE Beats not only returns to the Melkweg with a vibrant national and international music industry program full of unique networking opportunities, masterclasses and interactive Q&As.
ketikoti 2019
dialoogtafEl
projectmanagement
The general objective of the Keti Koti Dialogue Table is to raise awareness of the inner/social conflicts and blind spots that arise from the complex historical and social backgrounds of Dutch slavery and colonial past. Which stimulates the acquisition of new insights, which lead to a society free of discrimination and racism
Voorleesexpress 2018
coördinator volunteers
VoorleesExpress aims to promote children’s language development by enriching the home literacy environment and enabling parents to support their child’s language growth in their own way. Research shows that children who are read to at an early age have an advantage over children without similar reading experiences. It turns out that it has a positive effect on their language development.
Music matters 2me
chairwoman 2016
Music Matters bridges young people, the cultural sector, education and the music industry.
Their former youth panel (MM2Me) was the bridge between the organization, its board, and young people in Rotterdam. We developed projects, workshops, and masterclasses
Circussideshow 2014
club nyx
stagemanagement
Circus Side Show was a monthly openminded clubnight in Club NYX. In three different area’s (R&B/Hip-Hop, House) visitors could enjoy a combination of music, live theater and dance performances
Miss Monica komt 2014
Now&Wow
stagemanagement
House club night centering DJ pensionada Miss Monica with different acts such as a girl band, drag-entertainers and different DJ’s.
Content Creation
My personal profile aims to entertain, share knowledge, keep people update on my journey as a creative.
and challenges my followers to join in on conversations and topics I engage with
I currently have a following of 3k+ on Instagram and 3k+ on Facebook
Some of the content series I do:
Tales of a Multi-Ethnic Kid - Growing up as a bicultural, third-generation, multi-racial woman.
themes: intergenerational conversations, experiences and critical vision on conversations about identity
Rotterdam, We moeten praten - Rotterdam we have to talk my critical column about the metropolitain changes in my city
TinderTales - A comic take on 21st century dating
Brand strategy, social media presence, creative director photoshoots, copywriting
The Dutch Squad is inspired by 'The Squad' in the United States, which brings an – originally – four women (now five women and one) into the Democratic Party. he energy that the American Squad evokes, the urgency that the political system must change, that is
what the four want to stimulate in the Netherlands.
Brand strategy, social media presence, copywriting, programming
As an early Dutch adopter I founded the first Clubhouse room focussed on connecting Dutch entrepreneurs on `Clubhouse.
On our socials, we share tips and tricks shared during our rooms.
Brand strategy, social media presence, creative director photoshoots, copywriting
Before I became chair in 2016, I started in the `MM2me panel as a marketing strategic. Music Matters former youth panel (MM2Me) was the bridge between the organization, its board, and young people in Rotterdam. We developed projects, workshops, and masterclasses
social media presence, copywriting
In 2020 `The Hague organized their first edition of the Black Achievement Month. During the month of October, black heroes and achievers are in the spotlight. From theater-makers, entrepreneurs to scientists and doctors - all these talents and achievements deserve to be brought to the attention of the general public.