Ejovi Nuwere is ruminating about an American Voices project, modeled after Global Voices (which is still very much an experimental work-in-progress). The idea:
American Voices
The primary mission of American Voices is twofold: 1) To call attention to the most interesting conversations and perspectives emerging from citizens throughout America by linking to text, audio and video blogs and other forms of grassroots citizens media being produced by people living in America. 2) To facilitate the emergence of ethnic leaders of the digital era and provide a means of mentorship for minorities in America.
At a time when minorities in America increasingly look towards the Internet and technology for answers now more then ever a resource that connects minority leaders in technology with aspiring youth and adults is necessary. Who are the digital voices for Philippine Americans, Mexican Americans, and African Americans in our country? What are these groups saying and who’s listening? American Voices will function as a clearing house of Bloggers and Internet visionaries that will act as pseudo voices for their respective ethnic communities. By utilizing a mix of open source blog and Wiki software it will be a community built by its community.
I hope this gains traction. I definitely intend to share ideas with him on what technologies and techniques seem to work when it comes to promoting and encouraging the emergence of bridge bloggers and blogospheres. Drop by his blog and let him know what you think... and whether you'd like to help.
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