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Prince Shakur

Columbus, New York, United States
As seen in: Medium, The Daily Dot, Teen Vogue, The Cut, Dazed Magazine, Electric Literature, Rewire.News, The Appeal, Coda Story, LEVEL
Covers:  Film, Social Justice, Climate Justice, Police and Prison Systems
🇺🇸 🇯🇲 🏳️‍🌈 Activist/Author of WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD @tin_house + forthcoming novel | Host of THE DUGOUT | find me on Youtube

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Prince Shakur’s Biography

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Prince Shakur is a Jamaican American writer, filmmaker, and activist based out of Ohio. He is currently a co-founder of Two Woke Minds, a Youtube Channel that centers the experiences of people of color in travel and activism. He has a Bachelors of Arts degree in Creative Writing from Ohio University and is a board member for the People’s Justice League. His dedication to activism began during his final year at Ohio University with the uprising of the Black Lives Matter Movement when he organize…

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Young people across the US aren't voting - why?

Young people across the US aren't voting - why?

The November 3 US presidential election approaches against the backdrop of a year that has upended many of ou…

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Masculinity in Jamaican Cinema Needs a Rewrite

Masculinity in Jamaican Cinema Needs a Rewrite

Jamaican films often portray men caught between vengeance and enlightenment - yet they overlook the violence …

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7 breakthroughs in Black media in 2019

7 breakthroughs in Black media in 2019

Say what you want about 2019-it was a breakthrough year in media for Black artists, musicians, and activists.…

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Amber Guyger's guilty verdict isn't enough

Amber Guyger's guilty verdict isn't enough

Some may hail Guyger's guilty verdict as a sign of justice. But research shows the outcome for Guyger is an e…

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A Trans Woman Died in ICE Custody. An Autopsy Revealed She May Have Been Abused

A Trans Woman Died in ICE Custody. An Autopsy Revealed She May Have Been Abused

This past spring, 33-year-old Roxsana Hernández joined the Central American caravan that is attempting to cro…

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What Filipino Cops Taught Me About Racism

What Filipino Cops Taught Me About Racism

It was in a village where I felt it most of all. Dark children huddled around me, pushing and pressing agains…

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How To Land An Artist Residency

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By Prince Shakur
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A guide to research and applying Embarking on an artistic residency is a transformative journey that provides writers with a unique space to deepen their craft. For new writers eager to explore the world of artist residencies, this comprehensive guide delves into essential steps, from building creative confidence to crafting compelling applications that stand out in the competitive selection process. i.
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Why Colonialism Is The Enemy To Palestinian and Black Liberation

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By Prince Shakur
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Colonialism Is The Enemy To Palestinian and Black Liberation When we look at both battlegrounds for liberation, whether it be Palestinian or Black, there is an undeniable need to name the various enemies towards autonomy — militarism, racism, xenophobia, Manifest Destiny, and so much more. More than this, it is important to go deeper and pen language that makes tangible connections to how colonialism is the most foundational thread.
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Writing Opportunities for 2024

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By Prince Shakur
| Medium
“Saltonstall offers free residencies to artists and writers who are year-round residents of New York State and/or one of the Indian Nations located therein. Our residencies are designed for those looking for a quiet, supportive environment in which to focus on their craft… Each residency session includes the same combination of five artists and writers: one poet, one fiction or creative nonfiction writer, one photographer or filmmaker, and two visual artists.
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Awards

Rising Stars Digital Innovator

2017 - Activism and Media

The GLAAD Rising Stars program empowers and invests in the next generation of LGBTQ change makers, whose advocacy is changing their local communities and the culture at large. Grants are awarded annually to LGBTQ youth and support initiatives that champion intersectional LGBTQ issues, including racial justice, immigration rights, trans equality, and more.

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