The Challenges Faced By Black Authors in Today's Global Publishing Industry

The Challenges Faced by Black Authors in Today's Global Publishing Industry

Join us on May 8th at 10am ET to learn more about The Challenges Faced by Black Authors in Today's Global Publishing Industry with:

Dr. Bibi Bakare-Yusuf, PHD - Publishing Director & Co-Founder at Cassava Republic Press

Bibi is co-founder and publishing director of one of Africa’s leading publishing houses, Cassava Republic Press www.cassavarepublic.biz. She has worked as a gender and research consultant in the public, private and development sectors for the BBC, UniFem, ActionAid, eShekels, Central Bank of Nigeria, the European Union and others. She co-founded Tapestry Consulting, a boutique research and training company focused on gender, sexuality and transformational issues in Nigeria. She has a Ph.D in Women and Gender Studies from the University of Warwick. She has published many academic papers and regularly presents papers at academic conferences. She sits on the editorial board of a number of influential journals. Bibi is also a Yale World Fellow, a Desmond Tutu Fellow and a Frankfurt Book Fair Fellow. She is the chair of the board for The Initiative for Equal Rights, the largest LGBTQ organization in West Africa.

Joseph Heller - Visual Development Artist and illustrator

Joseph Heller, was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. With a focus on global studies and illustration, Joseph has blended his interests in culture and creativity into a unique professional journey. His dedication to understanding the world led him to serve in the Peace Corps in Ukraine, where he made a meaningful impact as a youth development specialist. Additionally, Joseph has lent his linguistic skills as a freelance interpreter, and even as an artist and graphic designer showcasing his commitment to facilitating communication across borders. Fuelled by a fervent dedication to human rights, Joseph's pursuits are underscored by his unwavering advocacy for social justice. At his core, Joseph is a mix of languages, art, and a profound belief in the inherent dignity of every individual.

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