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  • If Men Are Broken, It is We That Broke Them.

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    Happy Labor Day Friends! Today we recognize the Labor Movement that successfully advocated for reasonable wages and better working conditions in the US. I slept in, it was lovely; but my thoughts are on DRC mining sector and Chinese sweatshops that are infamous for child labour and hazardous conditions. Special shoutout to our very own,…

  • AUNTY REGINE, CLASS PERSONIFIED

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    Dopamine levels elevated, I’m still high from seeing my family. Like many African families, our family occupies nearly all continents. This is the tale of many African families who leave to seek greener pastures. (Though we are working hard to combat brain drain and are returning slowly.) In African family structures there is no distinction…

  • FAMILY VISIT

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    So pumped! The fam bam is in town!Last time dad, who washes his car daily, appeared troubled by the state of my car. This time I got my car detailed in preparation of their arrival. Now I’m pissed because they got a rental. Imagine all the shein fits I could have gotten… Sacrilege… Baby Gengs…

  • TRUE GENTLEMAN

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    I have known 2 tried-tested-true gentlemen in my life. Dad and Papa Genga (My Brother in Love). But eishhh, Prof is very much beginning to look like another possibility… But since we have now learned ko amaso akunda, atareba neza, it will take the test of time to “confirmer nos dires.” What is a Gentleman?…

  • HIGH FUNCTIONING LAZINESS (HFL)

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    I admire those who have a designated time to wake up, get ready and, eat breakfast daily. Because for me, I milk time ‘till I can’t no’ mo’… I have been guilty of taking a meeting or two in bed and I DEFINITELY don’t dress up unless I’m going out. If I do go out,…

  • BEST JOB IN THE WORLD

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    I have held a number of jobs in my life. I worked at Walmart and I have done lyft/uber; I have also worked at a University and a Fortune 500. Surprise, Suprise: I hated every one of these jobs… A year ago, I was blessed to transition full time to a non-profit organization & I…

  • 6 of 54: Chad or Tchad?

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    (Fun Fact. It is “Chad” for English speakers and “Tchad” for french speakers.)—-We have heard this story before. Despite the nation being rich in oil, it is constantly ranked as top 5 poorest nations on Earth. Ever heard of NTD? Neglected Tropical Diseases are diseases that colloquially put, kill the blacks & browns so nobody…

  • TWEGERANE

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    **Calls Daddy on a Random Thurs. AM**Dad: You know, I wanted to call you earlier but I said “these are working hours, reka nekuba nkaba daddy badasobanutse banze kurekura abana.” (Let me not be like the overbearing parents that refuse to let children breathe and explore). Dearest Friends; today, I woke up with twegerane on…

  • Homosexuality v. Religion

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    Religion is sacred AND so is Humans’ right to pursuit of happiness. On one hand, the Free Exercise Clause protects citizens’ right to practice their religion as they please. On the other, all persons are guaranteed, equal protection of laws. So then, discriminating against a person, based on who is in their bed, is illegal.…

  • 5 of 54: BLAME NIGERIAN MEN

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    Dear Friends:The time has come to blame Nigerian Men. It is they that introduced money to the party. Other men in neighboring African nations would occasionally spend $5 calling cards for their girlfriends or pay $20 towards their girls’ medicine; and everyone lived happily ever after. But then, Nigeria discovered oil and some of their…