Ricci Shryock
@ricci_sh
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Writer / Photographer / Researcher in Senegal since ‘08. Reporting on rebels of the status quo. Dakaroise but often in Bissau. Mama of 2. Instagram(@)ricci_s
Dakar, Senegal
Joined April 2009
More than 50 years ago, Amilcar Cabral entrusted a group of young Bissau-Guineans to film the West African country’s independence war. But before they could finish their film, Cabral was assassinated. Now’s Your chance to help them finish the film.
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RT @CFWIJ: #GuineaBissau: President of journalist union, #IndiraCorreiaBalde, barred from covering govt activities by the Health Minister—u…
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Any Cabral nerds know if there's a place online where I can read "‘Em Defesa da Terra I–IV" @VincentFoucher
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I should start posting no-context auto translations of headlines from Guinea-Bissau (where, yes there is a politician known as R Kelly)
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To everyone who supported fundraising for the important Amilcar Cabral documentary: update from Guinea-Bissau, where filmmakers are shooting recreation scenes from the country's liberation fight. More rewards updates to come soon, but wanted to share these photos ❤️💛💚
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RT @Rachel_Chason: In the wake of Gambia's decision to keep its ban on female genital cutting, listen to the story of one mom who has been…
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RT @FatouJagneS: #GAMBIA The Ban remains, game over, #EndFGM220, no to #FGM. A big win for Gambian women and girls. The bigger battle of r…
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RT @Rachel_Chason: Read our full @washingtonpost story on @LaidiFaa2’s effort to get justice for her daughter here, with beautiful photos f…
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RT @Rachel_Chason: As Gambia considers lifting a ban on female genital cutting, @ricci_sh and I spent time with Fatou Saho — a mom who vowe…
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RT @AThiamCox: Quelqu’un saurait où trouver une enquête complète sur l’impact et la perception du @RiuHoteles de Pointe-Sarene? Combien d…
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RT @Rachel_Chason: In a @washingtonpost interview, Niger’s PM Ali Zeine detailed the extent of Niger’s frustrations with the United Stat…
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RT @DKaeroport: Nous vous informons de la réouverture de l’aéroport international Blaise Diagne. Les opérations aéroportuaires ont repris…
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RT @RobbieGramer: Awkward situation at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing today As the US envoy for Sudan testified on how littl…
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They saw the campaign on Twitter (not sure where exactly), so THANKS to the community on here for spreading the word. 🇬🇼😍
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Two days left to get your hands on a limited-edition t-shirt or handwoven fabric designed by Bissau-Guinean artists Nú Barreto AND support this amazing documentary on Amilcar Cabral. Funds will go to additional post-production, distribution, and more.
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