I had intended to blog on what I did at work today but it really was not exciting (creating folders and sticking covers on folders...first I have used Pritt Stick since nursery school). I did however have a very good evening - I stayed in and watched Undercover Brother. Not … [Read more...]
One Love…
At times I am ashamed to admit that my decision to lock my hair was based laziness rather than some deep socio-political reason. I was in my third year and about to sit all my final exams in ONE week. The thought of spending my time combing and patting down my afro for tthirty … [Read more...]
We As a People…
This lady likes to us this phrase "this is why we can't rise as a people!!" and while in San Ignacio this weekend I found myself saying the same thing. While having dinner with the Croc Wrestler a black man (Tom) with short locks walked up to the Croc Wrestler and said hi. … [Read more...]
Kenyan Woman Wins Nobel Prize
I am sure every Kenyan blogger is blogging about this and I don't want to be left out. For the first time since 1901 an African woman, a Kenyan with dreadlocks to be more specific, has won the Nobel Prize. Congrats Prof. Wangari Maathai. You deserve it. Read the full … [Read more...]
Tables Turned…
On Monday I met a fellow CWW volunteer who is coming to the end of the placement. When I aasked him what he had learnt he mentioned, among other things, that he was more aware of his race. He says that for the first time in his life he as experienced what it is like to be in … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- Next Page »