February 2012
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December 2011
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August 2011
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the things i am thinking while smiling politely
Extract from:
“the things i am thinking while smiling politely” a novella by sharon dodua otoo (forthcoming)
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Names are important, but I no longer know mine.
I have never cared much for my so-called maiden name. Some officially suited white lady once glared at me in barely-hidden disgust when, in response to her customer-service-trained polite enquiry, I told her that it...
June 2011
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April 2011
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November 2010
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Homestory Deutschland Lesung →
Die Webseite von “Homestory Deutschland. Gelebt - Erlebte Schwarze Deutsche Geschichte(n)”
Ein multimediales Bühnenstück von ManuEla Ritz und Sharon Otoo (2008)
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Other the Women
…there was a group of men who decided to organise a series of events to celebrate the occasion of International Women’s Day. “It is time” this group of men claimed “that we as a society recognised the value of women”. They held a press conference and invited lots of Very Important People to attend. Mostly everyone smiled nicely for the cameras, shook hands a lot and...
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No Reason to Vote for Idiots (Es gibt keinen Grund... →
Summer 2009: Following the controversial advertising campaign of the Green Party in Kaarst, Germany, the “hand and butt models” tell their side of the story. Attention! This is Satire. Thank you.
September 2010
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The Circle and Square Story
Once upon a time there lived a circle in a community of squares. The circle spoke like the squares and behaved like them too. In many ways, the circle was very capable of looking like a square when the situation called for it, as it very often did. Gradually, the squares began to see past the formal difference of shape and treated the circle as an equal. The circle’s roundness was hardly...
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Sharon Dodua Otoo →
The personal homepage of Sharon Dodua Otoo, Author & Editor
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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the...
– Margaret Mead
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August 2010
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What is Limited to You?
Limited to You is a new Berlin-based business consultancy working with individuals, groups and small organisations on creative empowerment projects. Unlimited is the name of its internet presence.
We offer project management services to assist in the development of theatre plays, readings and other cultural events, designed not only to educate but also to raise awareness about diverse issues while...