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Nkechi Taifa

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Nkechi Taifa.

An attorney, activist, author, scholar, entrepreneur and motivational speaker, Nkechi Taifa has a rich history specializing in the advancement of projects which enrich the legal, educational, cultural and financial health of the community. 

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Nkechi Taifa is the published author of several books for youth, Shining Legacy, The Adventures of Kojo and Ama, and Three Tales of Wisdom.  

These books are treasured classics, written over 30 years ago, and still very relevant today. 

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Taifa Accepts NACDL Champion of Justice Award
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Taifa Accepts NACDL Champion of Justice Award

REPARATIONS: An Issue Whose Time Has Come | Nkechi Taifa | TEDxUStreetWomen
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REPARATIONS: An Issue Whose Time Has Come | Nkechi Taifa | TEDxUStreetWomen

Taifa interviewed by Big Media’s Christina Royster and Remarks at TEDx Reception 4-1-22.
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Taifa interviewed by Big Media’s Christina Royster and Remarks at TEDx Reception 4-1-22.

Of Terror and Promise: Nkechi Taifa's MLK Reflection
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Of Terror and Promise: Nkechi Taifa's MLK Reflection

What motivated me to become a lawyer, Ep #4
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What motivated me to become a lawyer, Ep #4

Taifa speaks on criminal legal system, 2017 GW Law Symposium, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, presiding
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Taifa speaks on criminal legal system, 2017 GW Law Symposium, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, presiding

Reps. Cohen, Rush and Lee Shine a Spotlight on FBI's COINTELPRO Program
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Reps. Cohen, Rush and Lee Shine a Spotlight on FBI's COINTELPRO Program

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REPARATIONS: An Issue Whose Time Has Come | Nkechi Taifa | TEDxUStreetWomen

REPARATIONS: An Issue Whose Time Has Come | Nkechi Taifa | TEDxUStreetWomen

AEO single (Agitate, Educate, Organize!)

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Master Storyteller Nkechi Taifa resurrects and re-publishes her popular books for young people from over three decades ago as she brings her timeless wisdom for new generations to enjoy.

Taifa Trilogy of Tales
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Reparations RoundUp News

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National Reparations Rally Video Snapshot, May 17, 2025
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National Reparations Rally Video Snapshot, May 17, 2025

REPARATIONS: From Concept to Reality! 2025
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REPARATIONS: From Concept to Reality! 2025

Reparations Town Hall on Martha's Vineyard!
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Reparations Town Hall on Martha's Vineyard!

Audio to Taifa's article on Katt Williams' Reparations Commentary
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Audio to Taifa's article on Katt Williams' Reparations Commentary

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What people are saying about Nkechi Taifa...

“PRINCIPLED"

"From the principled defense of political prisoners to demands for reparations, we witness the critical and often exciting trajectory of a lawyer whose work clearly moves us toward radical futures."
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ANGELA DAVIS

“BRILLIANT &
EXTRAORDINARY"

“Nkechi Taifa is a brilliant lawyer and an extraordinary champion for justice, reparations and human rights.”
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DANNY GLOVER

“TRUE
GARVEYITE”

“Nkechi Taifa has been on a Quest for Justice for African people all of her life. We have worked intimately together in the legal work around our request to the Obama Administration for a posthumous pardon for my father, Marcus Garvey. The highest accolade I can give to Nkechi, is that she is a true Garveyite.”

JULIUS GARVEY

“RARE
ABILITY"

"Taifa is blessed with the rare ability to connect with leaders and constituencies from a broad range of circles, from community-based, grassroots organizations, to the halls of Congress to the White House in pursuit of a righteous cause."
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RON DANIELS

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