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Zinhle Essamuah

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April 2015 | Zinhle’s documentary Hands Up was profiled in Washington Weekly | Article here: http://www.gvhlive.com/gvh-daily/student/filmmaker/blacklivesmatter/hands/up

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Interview is up! @cynthiaerivo and I had so much FUN talking about the truth, love, and work that went into making @harrietfilm. Link in bio! Felt like sitting with a sister. Oscar season is just around the corner... keep your eyes on her 👀 ✨ • • • • s/o to @lulahoop_ @sallymarieturner @nowthisentertainment #IHaveAQuestion @nowthisnews #cynthiaerivo #harriet 💗

sunday night dinners are becoming a thing, and i’m here for it ❤️ • • • • • for the curious, last night’s friends feeding featured: #tuna burgers, #potato buns, lots of #avocado + chips + homemade: #broccoli slaw (think #berries #almonds #honeymustard, those kinda goodies) #sweetpotato fries, and sweet, sweet friends. Oh, and Takis. Lots of Takis. #weekendwandering

flashback to fall wedding fun ✨ (and trashcan cameos 🗑🙃) #tbt

I got *chills* sitting down with @harrietfilm lead actress, Emmy/Tony/Grammy winner, and overall powerhouse @cynthiaerivo. Thank you for sharing your story with me. • Somehow, this is the very first feature film on #HarrietTubman to be done — and Cynthia embodies the role so fiercely and truthfully. We talked about how she prepared for the emotional intensity of the movie, did her own stunts, her mom’s influence in her life, her relationship with her co-actors @janellemonae @leslieodomjr, the $20 bill, and so much more. Much love and thanks to my friends at @nowthisentertainment for the chance to meet and sit down with this creative, strong, Black woman. Can’t wait for y’all to see this one, coming soon! In the meantime...go watch the film and take a friend out this weekend! Cynthia is worth it. In her words, this isn’t another movie about slavery — it’s a story of freedom.💛 #Harriet

introducing: Lizzo ...and Lizzo’s flute 💃🏾🎶 #goodashell • • • #halloween #costume #lizzo

I have a question for journalism students and/or budding media entrepreneurs! 🙋🏾‍♀️ What’s one resource you wish you had access to, as you enter the media/Comms field? ❓👇🏾 • • • For me, among the most helpful resources starting out were mentors, and hearing from people in the industry (...also, getting the chance to practice, practice, practice 🎥)! Thankfully, the internet equips us to be closer to each other than ever - it’s important to reach out and utilize those potential connections! • • • I’m privileged to have gone to college, and one of my professors, Dr. Cheers (third pic) was instrumental in her mentorship to me. I took a few independent study courses with her and an online journalism class. But...something else stands out about her: she was the FIRST black professor or teacher I EVER had! And I met her my sophomore year of college (that’s *too* long - over a decade of schooling in PWIs). That matters, because it’s so important to see yourself represented - whether on the screen, or in the classroom - in the office or in your neighborhood. When you don’t see that — it’s harder to feel you belong in such spaces. It can also suggest those spaces aren’t open to you. I believe, once we all gain access and experience to new areas, it’s key to share our experiences with those who follow. • • • So, it was so fun to host #GWU students last week! I loved hearing their sharp questions, and getting to hear stories and the experiences from my incredible colleagues too. Thanks for swinging by ☺️ and remember to be bold in reaching out to folks in the industry and people you admire - and practice, practice, practice. • • • #journalism #media #students

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