Lucy Gichuhi – First African Australian Senator
In recent years, we’ve seen some African Australians unsuccessfully vying for parliamentary seats in both federal and state government. But sometimes success comes from…
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From the Editor – Issue 12
Welcome to the end of year edition of SALT Magazine. With the festive season and big celebrations upon us, let’s spare a thought for…
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Akon Lighting Africa
Since the trans-Atlantic slave trade, Africa’s image has been one that has, over time, demonised Africa and all African people. Rendered as the world’s…
A bittersweet victory
I was so proud when I first read about Daniel Teklehaimanot, Merhawi Kudus, the two Eritrean Cyclists who wowed the Tour De France audience…
Eritreans a Tour de Force
The Tour De France 2015 was a year of firsts for Africans. It was the first year that an African team entered the event….
Empowering one woman at a time
The Beginning Ten years ago, Carla Tongun, Hiacinta Msomi, Ayen Kuol and the late Rita Kamara established the African Women‘s Federation of SA (AWFOSA),…
Snow White
No, not the Disney character. I am a first-born in my family. When I was young, I remember emulating everything I saw in my…
The Good Lie
I am a refugee, and it’s not how I choose to identify myself, but it’s my truth. Growing up I heard stories, not just…
The Better Man
Abraham (Abe) Nouk is a young man of Sudanese origin who is best known for his poetry and community work in Melbourne’s inner city….
The Social Studio
There is an inherent need to bridge the gap between the disproportionate opportunities allocated to Australia’s privileged citizens and its refugees. It’s no secret…