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Ola Idris

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Ola Idris’s Biography

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Ola Idris Ali is a writer, event organizer, cultural art curator and creative visionary. She has dabbled in multiple forms of artistic pursuits such as magazine writing and editing, creative direction (audio and video) as well as community-centred event curation.

She is also an avid researcher in many fields, academic and cultural and for the curious. To learn more about her vast experience check out her creative portfolio:https://shorturl.at/jDGKW

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A CASE FOR HOPE - Trad Magazine

A CASE FOR HOPE - Trad Magazine

Originally published in Trad Magazine - Republished on Substack.

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Swimming and the Black Spirit - Trad Magazine

Swimming and the Black Spirit - Trad Magazine

Originally published in Trad Magazine - Republished on Substack. When I am in water, I am at peace. I flo…

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Dine with me - Trad Magazine

Dine with me - Trad Magazine

Originally Published on Trad Magazine - Republished on Substack. I imagine Ethiopia tastes like minced ra…

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The Role of Social Media in the Empowerment of Mass Movements

The Role of Social Media in the Empowerment of Mass Movements

This paper covers the impact of social media on two mass movements, Black Lives Matter and Idle No More. It e…

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Racism and American Capitalism

Racism and American Capitalism

This paper aims to answer the question of ‘how has the racialization of African enslaved people, through the …

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Is the AU still the best representation of Pan-African regionalism?

Is the AU still the best representation of Pan-African regionalism?

This was a paper that explored whether the African Union can still be considered the best regional model for …

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Articles

Amino acid-decorated mesoporous silica nanoparticles loaded with titanocene derivatives for targeted anticancer studies

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By Ola Idris, Aondona Iorhemba, Adamu Shallangwa
| URJC ( Universidad Rey Juan Carlos)
Date: 2024-04-21 Abstract Nanostructured materials possess promising potential for cancer therapy through precise adjustment of their functionalization and physicochemical attributes.
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Building revolutionary communities

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By Ola Idris
| Briarpatch Magazine Verified
The economic reality of Sudan in 2018 was a ticking time bomb. Fuel and bread prices were skyrocketing and by November banks were running out of money. An increase in the price of school meals led students in Atbara to protest, burning down a government building in the process. The protests spread to Khartoum where outraged civilians took to the streets. The National Congress Party (NCP), the ruling party at the time led by Omar al-Bashir, violently cracked down on the uprisings.
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January/February 2024: The Black Radicalism Issue

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By Ola Idris, Ciann Wilson, Lena Thibeh, Fitsum Areguy Verified
| Briarpatch Magazine Verified
The Black Radicalism Issue Our special Black Radicalism Issue features writing and art from African, Caribbean, and Black activists across so-called Canada.
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How is social media changing news?

Give the piece on my portfolio a read for my long answer ;)

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Adobe Creative Suite, Airtable, G-Suite, Later, WordPress, Canva, Microsft Office

Why did you become a journalist?

I became a writer to explore the curiosities of the world. I wanted to learn more about life, and how the world works.