Women in Non-traditional Careers/Visions: Cybel Martin
Series Intro: In this series I’ll be highlighting some of the most interesting and inspiring women that I’ve been meeting, learned about, or working with. Here’s what I know…they are so busy working, filming, teaching, campaigning, leading, etc. that they don’t have time to promote themselves. I get to do that. If there is a positively powerful woman you’d like me to feature, let me know. Meet Cybel Martin, Director of Photography/Cinematographer: Singled out for her expressive and stylized work, Cybel Martin is the first and only African American woman...
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“My parents told me to keep coming to school even if I am killed,” said Shamsia, 17, in a moment after class. Shamsia’s mother, like nearly all of the adult women in the area, is unable to read or write. “The people who did this to me don’t want women to be educated. They want us to be stupid things.” We can’t afford to take education lightly. Women around the world are fighting for their rights to learn. Women, have you ever had anyone imply you were stupid? Pick up the books.
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