I’m finding it hard writing about the things I want to express because I can tell that our minds are somewhere else. We are thinking about coronavirus. It is difficult to divert our attention when the whole world is shaken by COVID-19. But then, we can’t stop the seasons from changing, we can’t tell the calendar to stop moving forward nor tell spring to wait until…
For Black history month, we've been talking about the effects of colonization on Black people. You can read all four posts here. Although it's the last day of February, we don't have to stop here, let's continue the conversation with friends and family.Since we've talked about the problem, it makes sense to discuss what we can do about it. As I stated in my last post,“I…
A few days ago, I was talking to a friend and mentor from Central Africa whom I have known for 13 years and who has read a few of my blog posts. From our conversation, he just now understood what I do for a living. “You mean to tell me you are one of those people on TV to whom people come and tell their problems?”…
I’ve been in the U.S. as an adult for about 15 years now. The longer I am here, the easier it has become to make the U.S. my home. I have an Americanish accent (depending on whom I’m talking to), I have adopted different things from American culture. I probably understand the U.S. system more than Cameroonian system. I know more references to American movies, music,…
You have probably heard the term self-care before. Doing things that will replenish you physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. It basically means caring for yourself.Back home in Africa, a lot of self-care happens almost naturally. Random visits from friends and family just because they hadn’t seen you in a while, sometimes they even bring food. These were times of heated discussions, belly laughter, and may even lead…