White Yet Black is a conversational piece with people with albinism in Southern Africa. Part documentary, part experimental film, White Yet Black is a poetic piece. The film attempts to highlight the experiences of people with albinism in the southern African region.
Albinism
Politics and Society Tanzanians hard hit by trafficking in people with albinism
The silent and deadly trade is one of the most lucrative and harmful forms of human trafficking.
Arts, Culture and Sport Kenya’s push to promote traditional food is good for nutrition and cultural heritage
Facing a growing bias against indigenous crops, Kenyan researchers set out to showcase the value in local options – and set a global standard.
Arts, Culture and Sport Albinism in Tanzania: what can be done to break the stigma
Because of their appearance, people with albinism in Tanzania are often socially excluded and frequently (and sometimes violently) discriminated against.
Politics and Society Zambia: Criminals in Kitwe hack off the hand of 7 year-old girl with albinism
In a gruesome attack, criminals in Kitwe, Zambia hacked off and fled with the hand of a seven year-old girl with albinism. The crime, believed to be a ritual attack has caused an outrage in Zambia and on social media with prominent campaigners on albinism coming out to strongly condemn the senseless act.
Politics and Society South Africa: People with albinism march for skin cancer awareness
Sunscreens are available at state hospitals for people with albinism.
Arts, Culture and Sport Nigerian photographer Yetunde Ayeni-Babaeko raises awareness of albinism with her latest exhibition, titled “White Ebony”
Nigerian photographer Yetunde Ayeni-Babaeko had a photographic exhibition, White Ebony, at the Temple Muse and hosted by SMO Contemporary Art. The exhibition highlighted the daily struggles of people with Albinism.
Lifestyle Thando Hopa is the first woman with albinism on the cover of “Vogue” mag
Thando Hopa, a South African model, lawyer and activist, is on the April cover of “Vogue Portugal” for their “Africa Motherland” edition. The magazine stated that the issue is an ode “to origins” and to “Africa, as the birthplace of mankind”.
African identities People with Albinism gather for International Day of Social Justice
Women with albinism are making a strong and growing contribution to changing perceptions and seeing all People with Albinism (PWA) and other marginalised groups being integrated into society more fully.