Hamoud al-Mousa wears a sleek black suit as he holds the 2015 International Press Freedom Award that was given to him and the dozens of other reporters behind citizen journalist group Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently (RBSS). When a photographer attempts to get a smile from him at the award ceremony—offering a cringeworthy “you’re so […]
Emilly Prado
Emilly Prado is an award-winning journalist, writer, and photographer calling Portland, Oregon home since 2009. When not working or writing, she makes zines, travels as much as possible, and performs as DJ Mami Miami with Noche Libre, the Latinx DJ collective she co-founded in 2017. See more of her work at emillyprado.com.
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In City of Ghosts, Syrian Journalists Fight ISIS with Words
The Tragedies—and Triumphs—of Raqqa’s Citizen Journalists
The tragedies—and triumphs—of Raqqa’s citizen journalists.
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From Slacktivism to Activism
Resistance Events for the Week of July 26-August 1
Resistance events for the week of July 26-August 1.
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Native American Rapper Supaman Reflects on Cultural Preservation
SUPAMAN Energized by the movement for indigenous unity. Matika Wilbur The video for Supaman’s 2015 song “Why” opens with the stunning image of blue and white ribbons swaying in the wind. Adorned in traditional Native American regalia, the rapper—who was born Christian Parrish Takes the Gun and raised on a reservation near Billings, Montana—performs the […]
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From Slacktivism to Activism
Resistance Events for the Week of July 19-25
Resistance events for the week of July 19-25.
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Supaman Cultivates Indigenous Joy Through Hip-Hop
The Native American Rapper Reflects on Cultural Preservation
Native American rapper Supaman reflects on cultural preservation.
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From Slacktivism to Activism
Resistance Events for the Week of July 12-18
Resistance events for the week of July 12-18.
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La Luz Discusses Their Move to Los Angeles
LA LUZ Changes in latitudes, changes in attitudes. Andrew Imanaka It’s been over a year since La Luz left their hometown of Seattle and took their seismic sounds to Los Angeles. Trading constant drizzle for sunshine has proven so inspirational, Shana Cleveland (lead vocals/guitar) promises it’s helped produce their best record yet. During our phone […]
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La Luz’s California Dreams
The Surf Band Discusses Their Move to Los Angeles
La Luz discusses their move to Los Angeles.
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From Slacktivism to Activism
Resistance Events for the Week of July 5-11
Resistance events for the week of July 5-11.
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From Slacktivism to Activism
Resistance Events for the Week of June 28-July 4
Resistance events for the week of June 28-July 4.
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Benson High School Community Marches to Protect Sports
EMILLY PRADO In the few days since the school year ended, a group of teachers and coaches came together to orchestrate a demonstration against the rumored cut of Benson High School’s sports programming. Led by John Slaughter, former football coach at Benson for twelve years and a graduate of 1998, and Steve Curley who has […]