Rita Omokha

Rita Omokha (born in Benin City) is a Nigerian American journalist, author, and the founder of the nonprofit organization Her Climb.

Quotes

• It was happenstance. The idea began to form in 2020. With all that was happening—COVID, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery—I felt compelled to travel across the country to document the time, to speak to everyday people about how they were navigating that period. To have candid conversations about how they were contending with race relations.
  • Rita Speaking about her reason for writing about black activism now.

• Another thing that can be gleaned from our elders is strategy. They had to figure out how to navigate complex political landscapes, often finding ways to work within systems while still pushing for radical change. While the tactics may have been different, those strategic lessons—like how to build alliances, balance competing interests, and know when to compromise or hold firm—are still relevant today.
  • Rita speaking about the lessons young black activists can learn from elders