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Amata Giramata Quotes (1994-2019)
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About Amata Giramata
Amata Inès Giramata is a Rwandan poet, blogger, feminist and community organizer. She is the founder and chief executive of Sistah Circle, "a black feminist and womanist grass roots community dedicated to black women's lives and narratives. She is considered one of Rwanda's leading poets having performed at the 20th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Washington DC, in the US and the 20th Liberation Day at Amahoro Stadium in 2014; the 2015 Rwanda Day in Atlanta and recently at the 25th Liberation Day at Amahoro Stadium on July 4, 2019.
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“That I am that color USUALLY ARTISTICALLY COMPATIBLE with that of ancient the walls.”
“I hope my writing can help people to see life in a different light and encourage mental emancipation.”
“People do not understand how fast a culture can disappear without art especially a country whose culture is art in itself.”
“Poetry can push our boundaries of “speech freedom”, which will allow us to encourage a generation of critical thinkers.”
“It’s been a tremendous honour to work with such strong young women because they continue to teach and push me in various ways.”
“Poetry has the ability to open up the space for many Rwandans to participate in conversations about social issues, mainly those that are taboo.”
“"Feminism is about granting women the grace to be angry about their trauma and pains the way they choose to, and being sympathetic enough to ask why they are angry and genuinely listen and understand their point of view."”
About Amata Giramata
Amata Inès Giramata is a Rwandan poet, blogger, feminist and community organizer. She is the founder and chief executive of Sistah Circle, "a black feminist and womanist grass roots community dedicated to black women's lives and narratives. She is considered one of Rwanda's leading poets having performed at the 20th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Washington DC, in the US and the 20th Liberation Day at Amahoro Stadium in 2014; the 2015 Rwanda Day in Atlanta and recently at the 25th Liberation Day at Amahoro Stadium on July 4, 2019.