My natural hair journey (part 2)// Dear Diary
Before we begin, just a note regarding Part I. I might’ve sounded like my mom forced me to ‘fix’ my hair, but honestly, it was also me who desired to have a different type of hair. More …
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My natural hair journey // Dear diary
*Dear Diary is a series in which our writers invite us into their journey of self discovery. The “My natural hair journey” Diary series is written by Stacey Mac Donald from the island …
Three of my favourite places on my island of Curaçao
Curaçao is by far my favourite place on earth, simply because it is my home. I was born and raised on this Dutch Caribbean island, rich of histories, cultures and people. Even when I moved …
In response to: Does being from the Caribbean make me ‘Of Africa’?
‘In Response To’ is a series with commentary from our readers As a Caribbean girl of African descent, the article, ‘Does being from the Caribbean make me ‘Of Africa’? immediately …
Caribbean Writer/Director Ira Kip Re-examines Gender in Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” Through a Queer Lens
Ira Kip was born and raised in Amsterdam with roots in the Caribbean. During her theater studies at the Amsterdam School of the Arts, she realized that her ambition and vision stretched …
Guinean-Guyanese and Canadian: Wheelchair Sprint Racer Djami Diallo on Her Paralympic Dreams
With photography by Brenda Spielmann Wheelchair sprint racer Djami Diallo is not deterred by life’s complications and narrative complexity. In fact, she is deeply aware of the idea that some …
Does Being From the Caribbean Make Me ‘Of Africa’?
When I was asked to become part of this magazine, my first response was that I am most likely one of the least African affiliated girls in the Caribbean. Even though I know that I …
Rewriting Africans Back into Dutch History
The Curator series re-examines historical depictions of Africa and the Diaspora If I was asked four years ago, when I came to the Netherlands as an exchange student, what does ‘Homeland’ …
African Dutchmen: How Going Back Home Reminded Me of Who I Am
As someone who was born and raised in the Netherlands, from Caribbean descent, I grew up being quite proud of my love for cheese, milk, and detailed monetary budgeting. My mother, on the …