Author: Makeda
I'm an interdisciplinary artist and data storyteller specializing in digital humanities, GIS, and data visualization. What's found at this intersection of data science and narrative is my passion for research: thriving in themes of memory, Black diaspora, and cultural anthropology, all whilst seeking to bridge information science to investigate those stories.
This data storytelling project investigates the story of three childhood best-friends and former refugees who who lost each other across continents for nearly four decades before reuniting in 2018.
This project focuses on refugees from Ethiopia (and what is now Eritrea) in the late 80s to early 90s. Using conflict and elevation data along with testimonials from former refugees, a corridor was created to estimate.