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Omari Akil

Omari Akil

For the Love Black People & Boardgames

We struggle with the unjust killing of black people but gain the support of a community that is shifting towards compassion and…

Jun 3, 2020

Rap Godz — Cards, Board, and Game Pieces

Jun 3, 2020

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P.S. I Love You

1000 Times

Before I die, I want to fall in love 1000 times.

Feb 9, 2019

1000 Times

Feb 9, 2019

Omari Akil

I’m Non-Monogamous and It’s Not a Big Deal.

I needed something different. I found it. Now I’m telling you about it.

Jan 17, 2019

I’m Non-Monogamous and It’s Not a Big Deal.

Jan 17, 2019

Omari Akil

I quit my job. Now I can be me.

I had been working at the same institution for over five years. I held three positions in that time period and they were all decently…

Nov 1, 2018

I quit my job. Now I can be me.

Nov 1, 2018

Omari Akil

5 Reasons Why You Should Wear Your Girlfriend’s Jeans for a Day.

(if you can fit them)

Oct 17, 2018

5 Reasons Why You Should Wear Your Girlfriend’s Jeans for a Day.

Oct 17, 2018

Omari Akil

I want more boardgames made by Black designers. You should too.

Over 5000 boardgames were released in the US last year. How many of those were made by Black game designers or featuring Black culture…

Aug 28, 2018

I want more boardgames made by Black designers. You should too.

Aug 28, 2018

Omari Akil

Bootstraps are not important. We should be talking about Mattresses.

I never looked down at my feet to see what I was capable of. I always looked behind me to see if there was something to land on if I fell.

Jan 15, 2018

Bootstraps are not important. We should be talking about Mattresses.

Jan 15, 2018

Omari Akil

A weekend full of firsts for Board Game Brothas

Other than the birth of my first born child (I’m probably not having kids) or my best friend’s wedding (they aren’t really into the whole…

Nov 9, 2017

A weekend full of firsts for Board Game Brothas

Nov 9, 2017

Omari Akil

This is exactly why we need a Hip-Hop board game.

When we started making Rap Godz, we had no choice but to ask the question: Is there a place for a hip-hop board game? In our mind, the…

Sep 6, 2017

This is exactly why we need a Hip-Hop board game.

Sep 6, 2017

Omari Akil

Rap Godz: The Board Game

Hip-Hop for your tabletop.

Aug 11, 2017

Rap Godz: The Board Game

Aug 11, 2017

Omari Akil

Omari Akil

Board game designer. Equity advocate. Polyam/Nonmonog person. Poet when I make time for it. Writing about my thoughts and adventures. NOLA Grown + DURM Proud

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