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 …
Amsterdam Black Women are revolutionising in community
“I am quite dark. Growing up in Jamaica as a very dark girl was hard. I wasn’t bullied but grew up feeling not beautiful. That is something I struggle with for sure.” ― Tracian …
Why you should listen to Gita
The first time singer/songwriter Gita Buhari visited Ghana she was two years old. When she was twenty-three she went for an extended period to conduct fieldwork for her bachelors. She …
My illness helped me discover Surinamese macrobiotic recipes
Shanti Silos is an international speaker, writer, filmmaker, multi-entrepreneur, and life – & business coach from The Netherlands. She inspires and motivates others to reconnect …
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 …
How a Nigerian International Lawyer is Breaking the Refugee Stigma
Miracle Uche, a rising international lawyer, is passionate about refugees and victims of international crimes. She is a Master of Laws degree graduate of Leiden University Law School; she …
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 …
How a Zimbabwean Entrepreneur is Carrying her Shona Culture in The Netherlands
Based in the Netherlands, Melissa Muchaneta Budding Vandira, is the founder of Bereka, a company that began with a Zimbabwean inspired baby carrying sling and then evolved to include mother …
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’ …