by Ewura Larbi Until a few months ago, Black History to me was mainly the story of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and his victory of independence for Ghana. I had always known of Black History Month celebrated in February in the USA and October in the UK, but barely acknowledged it as a remembrance for only …
Black History Month, Worn with Pride: A Commonwealth Correspondent in Europe Read More »
by Jasmine Koria Jonathan Pa’u and I have spent most of our lives living down the street from each other. Despite this and defying basic probability as Samoa has a meager population of just over 200,000 people (most of whom know each other and/or are somehow related), Jonathan and I met for the first time …
A Love Letter to Legacy: A Conversation with Fulbright Alumni Letoa Jonathan Pa’u’ Read More »
by Ewura Adwoa Larbi Seven fifty-five in the evening and the sun hasn’t set. A mix of conversations in a foreign tongue drift up the street to my window; the surest sign that I am away from home. In my comfort zone, the sun smiled at 6 am and set by 7 pm like clockwork. …
The September Effect: Daring to Disobey the Script Read More »
by Similoluwa Ifedayo This isn’t an article I dashed out in a moment of anger. It’s one I’ve carried with me for a while. Turning it over, watching life, reinforces it again and again. Because let’s get one thing straight: being born rich is a privilege. Full stop. And if you flinched reading that, it’s …
Rich Kids Don’t Start From Zero – Stop The Hypocrisy. Born Rich, Born Ahead. Read More »
by Dra.Dassia Regalado and Ibiso Ikiroma-Owiye World Indigenous Peoples’ Day, celebrated each year on August 9, is more than a commemoration; it’s a powerful reminder of the resilience, wisdom, and rights of Indigenous communities around the globe. As the climate crisis accelerates, Indigenous youth are emerging as vital leaders in the fight for environmental justice, …
COP 30: From Ancestral Wisdom to Action: Indigenous Youth at the Frontlines Read More »
by Nafeesah Ahmed-Adedoja A city that lives in my heart is Lagos. When I am not there, I miss the sweet cube-shaped pineapple pieces and spicy stews. Lagos is one of the most populous cities in Africa and is located in the South West of Nigeria. It is home to millions of people of different …
by Nafeesah Ahmed-Adedoja As the red, yellow and blue paint covered the bright green grass that was damp from the night before, I dodged the ball quickly afraid of getting the paint on my cream-colored hijab. It was a Saturday afternoon at the beginning of the semester and students were slowly filling the “Betty Shabbaz …
The Art of “Hidden Juggling”: Navigating Identity and Authenticity in Every Space Read More »
by Similoluwa Ifedayo “Heyyyy, babyyyy.” That’s how I greet my mum almost every time I call her. My voice goes soft, full of affection. I do it unconsciously now with a mix of warmth and admiration. And when my friend hears me call my mother that, she laughs. I always smile and tell her, “She’s …
Womanhood is Beautiful. And Tiring. And Expensive. And Everything at Once. Read More »
by Jasmine Koria Miki Magasiva’s 2025 dramady TINA impacted me in a way not only befitting of its simple, bold, Samoan title, but also in a manner that no other Samoan film had managed to do yet: It forced me to just be still. The film takes its title from the Gagana Samoa word which …
TINA: An Ode to Our One Common Family (Film Review) Read More »
by Cody Mitchell Just when we were getting used to there being a generation after Gen Z, a new one has been announced. Here are the unique characteristics of this cohort, according to the Australian demographic research group, McCrindle. Step aside, Gen Alpha; there is a new generation in town! The year 2025 marks the …
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