My name is Alicia Banks. I am a native of Chicago, Illinois
via somewhere
in Africa. I am an afrocentric activist, a scholar, a public intellectual, a teacher, an instructor, a columnist, an author, a corporate trainer, an actress, a singer, a DJ,
a radio producer, a film producer, a talk
show host, a sister, a daughter, an aunt, a personal safety instructor, a lesbian, a Leo, a hopeless romantic, a warrior, a lover, a friend and much more...
I am a verbal vessel for legions of ancient, African, sister warrior spirits, across oceans of time.
"Les Chanteuses Africaines", my unique radio experience, has been a legendary
hit since 1989. It features the musical and literary
voices of Black women
with creative, political, and sexual diversity.
Since 1994, I am the first out lesbian in America to EVER host a prime-time,
daily, commercial
AM radio talk show. “Outlook” features radical talk for
revolutionary
intellectuals.
I have earned a Master of Arts Degree in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication (Summa Cum Laude 4.0). I have also earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Speech Communication/Pre-Law from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
I view academia as the last bastion of truth and the only real haven for afrocentric intellectual rebels like myself. Someday, I may earn a PhD in African-American Studies/Gender Studies and publish an anthology of my columns.
Currently, I am teaching the scholars and leaders of tomorrow and penning a unique tome on sexism. Very soon, I will reclaim my radio thrones...Stay tuned.
Thank you for reading my work.
WBML
My columns/letters have been featured in the following publications:
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LOVES: my soulmate, family, friends, fans, french, afrocentrics, rebels, scholars, public intellectuals, collecting music and books...
HATES: neocons, racists, gaybashers, fools, sexists,
elitists, snobs, liars, hypocrites, misogynists, blaspheming religious mindless idiots, morons...
PASSIONS: revolution, political activism, spirituality,
writing, music, reading, intellectual debate, emotional and sexual intimacy, incense, red rosé wines, fine food (especially Chinese cuisine)
HOPES: justice, peace, reincarnation
in a superior world
AWARDS/HONORS:
{YOU reading this}
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I have broadcasted at the following stations:
WIGO
WGST
KPFA
KFCF
KPFB
WPGU
ADVOCATE MAGAZINE
GIRLFRIENDS MAGAZINE
ARKANSAS TIMES
ARKANSAS 10/8 MAGAZINE
ARKANSAS FREE PRESS
LESBIAN CONNECTION
OAKLAND TRIBUNE
VICTORY MAGAZINE
OUT MAGAZINE
BLK MAGAZINE
MS. MAGAZINE
THE WASHINGTON BLADE
HUES MAGAZINE
DENEUVE MAGAZINE
THE DAILY ILLINI
THE CHAMPAIGN-URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE
WILD WOMEN JOURNAL
BACK PORCH BUDDIES
THE LESBIAN CONNECTION
THAT TIME OF THE MONTH
NETGALA
TRIBADISM
QUEER RAMBLINGS
LA GAZETTE
SOUTHERN VOICE
ETC. MAGAZINE
CREATIVE LOAFING
FRIENDS MAGAZINE
THE ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION
ATLANTA MAGAZINE
STREET HEAT MAGAZINE
And, my work has been published in many other publications...
Who's Who of American Women 2008-2009
Who's Who in America 2008 & 2009
Who's Who in American Education 2007-2008
Who's Who in the World 2007
Who's Who Among America's Teachers 2005-2006
United Who's Who International Registry 2005
Who's Who Among African-Americans 2001
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) “Trailblazer
Award” 1996
Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges
1984
Outstanding Young Woman of America 1984
UIUC “Senior 100 Honorary” 1984
UIUC Black Alumni Earl B. Dickerson
Leadership Awards 1982-1984
UIUC Dean's List 1984
UIUC YWCA Leadership Award 1982
UIUC 5.0 GPA 1981-1982
{And, numerous additional occupational and academic awards/honors...}