I haven’t had much time to send updates about the status of my big move abroad, but I’m back! About two weeks ago, I heard that I will be moving to Wamunyu, Kenya which is about 2 hours east of the capital, Nairobi. I have never lived in a rural part of Africa which hasContinueContinue reading “Updates! Wamunyu and Beyond”
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#TBT:Zanzibar the Second Time Around
Hi all! I’m happy to introduce a new series of photos from my times living and loving in Africa. Every Thursday, I’ll share a photo from my time in Cameroon, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia or Rwanda. I’ll be reflecting on some lessons I learning during my time in these places, and some amazing photos eitherContinueContinue reading “#TBT:Zanzibar the Second Time Around”
#blackgirlmagic: Fulbright Edition
late post: Traveling to DC for the Fulbright Pre-Departure Orientation was so exciting and filled with nervous energy from many of the Sub-Saharan Africa, English Teaching Assistants (ETAs), who were awaiting news about our in-country placements. From a group of about 30 grantees, 10 of us were Black and of that 9 of us BlackContinueContinue reading “#blackgirlmagic: Fulbright Edition”
One Year Later: 4 Things I Learned From Quitting My Job Abroad
One year ago I was planning a huge move to Douala, Cameroon for work at a school that seemed like the perfect fit. One year ago, I was consolidating my life into two 22kg suitcases and two carry-ons. One year ago, I was popping malaria pills and stressing out about delayed flights and lost baggage.ContinueContinue reading “One Year Later: 4 Things I Learned From Quitting My Job Abroad”
Back to the Continent
I have just recently been accepted as a Fulbright Scholar for the English Teaching Assistantship in Kenya. I cannot express how grateful and excited I am to once again be heading back to Africa. These past few months away have been difficult. When I left Rwanda in March, I promised myself that the next timeContinueContinue reading “Back to the Continent”
Limbe, Cameroun
About an hour from Douala and on a clear day a beautiful view of Mt Cameroon, Limbe boasts beautiful black sand beaches from the nearby volcano and amazing views of the Atlantic. until then, m
The art of discernment
The art of discernment: We must discern for ourselves what is right: Job 34:4 This simple scripture has definitely guided my time here in Cameroun. Through two weeks of discernment, observation, and intense reflection I have decided to leave and resign from the African American Academy for a number of reasons. One being, the school’sContinueContinue reading “The art of discernment”
Brief Reflections
A truly affirming conversation with my sister about my upcoming work in Cameroon led me to several critical questions particularly about my identity as a Black American in an African setting, the privileges of an American life, and at times romanticizing of a Pan-African view of all Black peoples united in a struggle against whiteContinueContinue reading “Brief Reflections”
Black to the continent
I find myself yet again heading back to Africa. This time to Douala, Cameroon. A bit of a year since my last time being fully immersed in blackness and Africanness as my time in Tanzania. I am ridiculously blessed to have found a job a prestigious African-Centered K-12 school in the coastal city of DoualaContinueContinue reading “Black to the continent”
Easter Girls
Celebrations for Easter began on Holy Thursday continued with a Reverence of the Christ Service and a day of solemnity on Saturday and finally culminated with the celebrations and praise to our Lord for his resurrection. This was such an amazing and beautiful weekend filled with scripture, fellowship, and feasting. Loved celebrating Easter TZ style.
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