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amara_okonkwo 1 week ago

Friendship Stories Hopeful Public

Reclaiming Our Narratives

Growing up in Lagos I was surrounded by stories. My grandmother was a storyteller. But in school we...

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amara_okonkwo 1 week ago

Community & Connection Vulnerable Public

The Privilege of Opportunity

I am one of the first in my family to travel internationally to study abroad to build a...

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amara_okonkwo 1 week ago

Fun Moments Curious Public

Diaspora and Belonging

I have lived in five countries. I speak four languages. I am comfortable anywhere and yet I belong...

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amara_okonkwo 1 week ago

New Beginnings Playful Public

The Power of Stories

I have seen the power of stories to transform. I have seen young people who hated themselves discover...

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amara_okonkwo 1 week ago

First Date Stories Curious Public

Building Community Across Distance

I host gatherings monthly. Africans from all over the diaspora come together. We share food. We speak our...

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amara_okonkwo 1 week ago

Heartfelt Reflections Brave Public

Loving My Blackness

I have been told in subtle ways that I am too much. Too dark too loud too opinionated....

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