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This Ethiopian Photographer Confronts The Complex Relationship Between Identity And Race In Her MOMA Exhibition
Aïda Muluneh knows a thing or two about feeling like an outsider in her home country. Born in Ethiopia, but having lived in various...
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Third Culture Kids: So Where Is Home?
“So where are you from?” ...A question that I vehemently dread answering as soon as I hear it. Unlike most people, it is a question...
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Why I Shouldn’t Have To Prove My Africanness
Whenever I tell people my ethnic heritage, I am usually met with looks of profound bewilderment and confusion. “Wow, you don’t look African.” That’s usually...
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Immigrant Parents, Don’t Be Afraid To Teach Your Children Your Native Language
In a Trump era, it is not surprising to see why immigrant parents would be reluctant to teach their children their native language. A...
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People Don’t Know African Geography And It’s An Issue
People don’t know African geography and it is a serious issue. We’re talking about grown, college-educated adults who live in major landmark cities with...
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We Need To Give Winnie Mandela The Respect She Deserves
Winnie Mandela was a revolutionary. Winnie Mandela was an activist. Winnie Mandela devoted her life to fighting against racism in apartheid South Africa. But...
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Highlights from USAIG’s “The Future of Africans”
What better way to close out March than by hosting an event for our community? This past Saturday, USAIG held "The Future of Africans",...
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The Issue With ‘Voluntourism’ In Africa
As with any other day, I began my Monday this week perusing through Instagram and relishing in my daily dose of memes and cat...