Author: Linnahsama
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My Face is Not a Trend
I could list the things I stand for, the music I love, or my opinions on the world, but every aspect of my identity is filtered through one undeniable lens: I am a woman. This reality shapes my experience in a society that remains problematic in its treatment of women. A pervasive issue I have…
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I Love When Japan Counts Me Out
I don’t feel right continuing to create content without first talking about the reality of life in Japan as a diasporic child. Here, anyone of mixed race is referred to as Hafu—a term originating from the English word “half.” Personally, this label has always left a bad taste in my mouth. What do you mean,…
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How the Warm Heart of Africa Saved My Soul
I learned about violence before I learned about love. I understood danger before I understood safety. Long before my brain could fully develop, my consciousness told me I had to get creative just to survive. While I had essentials like food and shelter, I truly struggled to find the love for myself. Those early experiences…
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This Isn’t a Side Hustle, It’s a Homecoming: Why My Pan-African Journey Begins Here
If you had told me five years ago that I’d be starting a blog dedicated to Pan-Africanism and Black consciousness, I wouldn’t have believed you. My reality was, and in many ways still is, the world of Japanese corporate culture—a world of precise order, harmony, and a focus on profit and efficiency. But inside, a…
The Conscious Bridge 