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Clarke Illmatical

  • Writer and Director, GOTHAM ZOETROPE
  • Writer, Brand Journalist and SEO Content Writer, Freelance
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As seen in: Medium, The Pub, South China Morning Post, Time Out, Global Times, ReadWrite, The Phnom Penh Post, Afro-American Newspapers, Brooklyn Daily Eagle, The Final Call and
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My articles have been featured in YRB Magazine, The Amsterdam News, The Norwood News, The Brooklyn Eagle, Harlem Community News, Queens Community Politics, The Final Call, Baltimore Afro American, South China Morning Post, China Global Daily, TimeOut Hong Kong, The Phnom Penh Post, E-China Cities, The Press Box and Digital Global Traveler.

My travel articles have been featured in the South China Morning Post, E China Cities, Digital Global Traveler and Live & Invest Overseas Magazine.

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11 Black Travelers That Your Momma Should Have Told You About (PimpGod Remix)

11 Black Travelers That Your Momma Should Have Told You About (PimpGod Remix)

11 Black Travelers That Your Momma Should Have Told You About (PimpGod Remix) - This year, we look at Black H…

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11 Myths Black Men Have About Travel

11 Myths Black Men Have About Travel

11 Myths Black Men Have About Travel In the words of Public Enemy "Don't Believe the Hype"

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BLACK FOLKS: A HISTORY OF RUINING TRAVEL SECRETS

BLACK FOLKS: A HISTORY OF RUINING TRAVEL SECRETS

Black Americans have a history of compromising travel secrets.

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Chinese Men Who Flew Over The Bus (8/16 Bit Mixtape)

Chinese Men Who Flew Over The Bus (8/16 Bit Mixtape)

The evolution of console fighting video games during The Crack Era. From The Galaxy of Queens, New York. Hip-…

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Farewell to Blade Runner City

Farewell to Blade Runner City

While pursuing my treasure at the pyramids of Hong Kong, I got a glimpse of an iconic city; nearing its end. …

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For Decades, Black Belt Magazine Ignored Black Martial Artists; Now Wants to Exploit Their Legaci...

For Decades, Black Belt Magazine Ignored Black Martial Artists; Now Wants to Exploit Their Legaci...

On February 6th, 2024, Black Belt Magazine vaguely alluded to its history of racism in martial arts. The maga…

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The Legacy of Sensei Marvin Gatling

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By Clarke Illmatical
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We publish sports writing. We publish you. A reflection on a Harlem martial arts master and his genius Press enter or click to view image in full size Marvin Gatling demonstrating TOY exercises in Harlem (Photo Runako-Gamba) Word to Harlem — the first time I saw Marvin Gatling was way back in 2012. I was with some friends; we stumbled onto a martial arts show after some lames fronted on my comic book at Hueman Bookstore. Crab-ass nigga nerds.
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11 Myths Black Men Have About Travel

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By Clarke Illmatical
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In the words of Public Enemy “Don’t Believe the Hype” Press enter or click to view image in full size “Guys, get your passport; you’re gonna get all the pussy you didn’t get in the States. You will live in paradise, and your life will be just like mine or what you see when you watch my videos. Buy my digital nomad course; it will enable you to make six figures and live the travel dream. Every day out here is an adventure.” I smell cap.
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Mental Health and Emotional Wellness for Digital Nomads - Part Two

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By Clarke Illmatical
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Those who live abroad may find that the realities of remote work include bouts of isolation and loneliness, which ​often lead to depression. Digital nomads should create a plan for emotional well-being while ​traveling. Illmatical · Follow Published in Digital Global Traveler · 6 min read · -- Image / Darina Belonogova As an experienced traveler, I’m noticing an elephant in the room for digital nomads. Many of us haven’t dealt with our trauma from the pandemic.
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