As a #blackAfricanwoman it can often feel "unfair" for me to set boundaries in my relationships. Here's a young bAw's experience with doing just that & encouraging us to do it in our own unique way. #boundaries #wisdomwednesday #newblogpost
Tag: Healing
The Blindspot: Owning my African Privilege in a Racialized America by Ehui Osei-Mensah
Before I moved to America, I was simply Ehui Nyatepe-Coo. Truthfully, other qualifiers preceded me thanks to my parents’ professional and social networks, the school I attended, and occasionally my academic achievements. I don’t remember ever being referred to by…
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Owning Your Empathy by Sonia Dee
Hi Fam I hope you’re still keeping well, safe and sane in this season amidst the pain riddling our world at present. In a season where the news, social media, and timelines of friends and family are filled…
Freedom to Love: Steffi & Jesse’s Testimony
Hi bAw Fam How are you holding up in this season? I hope it’s been mostly good considering the circumstances we find ourselves in with the coronavirus. My team and I have faced some really rough patches personally and…
Mental Health Awareness Month: A Love Story of Pain, Purpose and Faith by Babalwa Nkente
When I sit and think about the mental health landscape in South Africa, I am somewhat impressed with where we are as a country in becoming more aware of this growing predicament. This makes me excited about the future…
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The Struggle of Feeling Left Behind: A YouTube Live Conversation
It's 2 years later and this post is so bittersweet... I shared my struggle of feeling left behind by my peers in terms of my career, finances and love life. Fast forward to 2019 and the feeling is not…
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Deconstructing Patriarchal Theology by Pastor Mente
Manhood has been a subject of discussion in recent times. With the emergence of Feminism, boys or men have become even more conscious about what being a man means. I remember growing up, young and ignorant, masculinity boiled…
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The Black Panther Aftermath: A Reflection of Our Shared Truth by Lerato Oguntoye
A few of months ago I was on Twitter and saw a tweet of a group of Black ladies, based in the United States, wearing African inspired attire with the caption, “Wakanda Forever”. Another tweeter had retweeted that tweet with…
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Cyclone Idai – Here’s How We Can Help
Hey Fam And Happy Wednesday once again! How’s your week been lady? I hope it hasn’t been all that bad. Mine has been crazy busy! Ever had a day where you literally wish you could be Joshua and…
What You Can Look Forward To At bAw In 2019
Hey fam Happy New Year to those I haven’t yet wished! I know we’re well into the first month and the year may not feel as new, but it’s never too late to wish the best for…
