“I want to make a difference… where do I start?”
“Helping one person might not change the world world, but it could change the world for one person.” –
“Chocolate.”
Ah yes. The colorism conversation. After completing my thesis, I knew I wanted to write a post about colorism. To give some clarity, colorism is the discrimination based on skin… Read more “Chocolate.” →
African Woman’s 20 Somethings.
When I had turned 22 (like six months ago) I asked myself a crucial question. What is it like to be in your 20s as an African woman? I had to reflect because as an African woman who is now 22 years old, I’m overwhelmed. There’s so many things happening during this time. At this point, I feel all sorts of emotions and I’m constantly overthinking. And I love when people tell me to stop overthinking. How can I stop? But no seriously, it’s been a rough journey (I know-… Read more African Woman’s 20 Somethings. →
“Where’s your husband, Diakha?”
I know, another blog post about marriage. I’m sorry but when you’re a 22 year old African woman, you are constantly asked about marriage. I recently had a conversation with an aunt of mine and this conversation left me confused. This is how the conversation went down— Aunt: do you have a husband yet? Me: no not yet but auntie I’m gradu- Aunt: no do you have a husband? Are you talking to anyone? Do you want to get married? Me: yes aunty, of course, but I’m gradua- Aunt: You… Read more “Where’s your husband, Diakha?” →
The Life of an African Girl in America 