SOLO TRAVEL, FEMINISM, WOMANHOOD & THE AFRICAN DIASPORA
I have an unpopular opinion: I believe being childfree is an accomplishment. I can’t believe I made it to 28 without children despite all of the reproductive coercion I’ve experienced.
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Reproductive coercion is a topic that does not receive enough attention, yet it begins in childhood.
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It’s 2019, and people need to understand that child marriage is a misogynistic, oppressive and gross misnomer.
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Women having 10+ kids isn’t a byproduct of immigrant life; it’s a sign of domestic violence.
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Stop asking me why I travel solo. People love to inundate solo female travelers with horror stories, cautionary tales, and terrifying scenarios. Stop it!
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The second Sunday of May marks Mother’s Day in the U.S. This Mother’s Day, I am dedicating this sentimental celebration to myself and every eldest immigrant daughter worldwide.
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No one will reward you for your martyrdom. No one will praise your eagerness to sacrifice unless they will benefit. I promise that you will not be redeemed for your martyrdom.
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Eldest Immigrant Daughter Guilt is a condition that affects many of us. Yet, we do not openly talk about it. It’s a destructive condition that is gendered and weaponized against young girls.
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When we talk about hijab, it’s usually as an act of resistance to Islamophobia. But why do we ignore the women whose hijab is not a choice? Why do we avoid discussions about why hijab is not always a choice?
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Colombia is an incredibly rich country and has the third largest Black population after Brazil and the U.S. I received a lot of attention there because Black female solo travelers aren’t very common.
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