Makani Themba-Nixon

Political Columnist, SeeingBlack.com

Makani Themba-Nixon is executive director of The Praxis Project, a nonprofit organization helping communities use media and policy advocacy to advance equity and social justice. A long time organizer and nationally renowned trainer, Makani has published numerous articles and case studies on race, media and policy advocacy. She is co-author of Media Advocacy and Public Health: Power for Prevention. Her latest book is Making Policy, Making Change available from Jossey-Bass.