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Well, I’ve been in The Gambia for a little over a week. There’s a lot to say about my stay. First of all, it really
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Ready?!
Early October- So, I booked my ticket to Gambia and secured my hotel. I have my Visa and all appropriate COVID-19 documents are ready to
Why Gambia?
So… Why Are You Considering a move to The Gambia? There are a multitude of reasons I decided to repatriate to The Gambia. The most
But, What about Lori Lightfoot?
So… I had a lengthy discussion with a friend, who happens to be a white woman. We had some real discussion regarding her opinions on
Systemic Racism at Work
Excerpts from the article “Racism at my Job Literally Gave Me PTSD”by Erika Stallings: “One thing I’ve discussed in therapy is how hard it is
Getting Sick While Black…
Quick story- I have a scalp condition. It went undiagnosed for 10 years (10 YEARS)… I went to 7 dermatologists in the Greenville, SC area
Excessive “Karen-ing”
PSA: for my non-melaninated FB friends- I see you’re out here trying to appropriate the term “Karen” in these streets. I’ve even seen it on
“Defund the Police” needs a PR Consultant
I believe we need a phrasing change… “defund the police” gets folks upset, particularly racists who think someone is gonna steal their stuff or rape
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