In my house, being a housewife is more important than being an educated woman. When I say that I must complete my homework, they say, you must cook first. I'm not saying that housewives are not educated. But the matter of the fact is, my education is meaningful. It is all I have. It is … Continue reading you are not alone.
Pronounce this African Girl’s Name Right
During my junior year of high school, I had a teacher who did not pronounce my name right. She did not try to learn or pronounce my name correctly for the entire school year. Yes, I am being serious, if you do not believe me. At first, I pitied her because she gave up trying … Continue reading Pronounce this African Girl’s Name Right
Proud To Be An African
My cousin once told me that she was not African, she was American. I wanted to cry, laugh, and slap her, all at the same time. We were having a conversation about our parents, and she brought up the topic of how our African parents always say that we are not Americans, so we should … Continue reading Proud To Be An African
White America and Color Blindness
When I think of the term color blindness, I think of colors like purple, red, and green. I remember when someone told me that they were color blind. I was confused, and I thought to myself, what colors can't they see? I immediately panicked, thinking, oh my gosh, does it mean that they can't see … Continue reading White America and Color Blindness
The Life of an African Girl in America 