Tag: Decolonization
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The Game I Never Believed In
I remember back in college, in my career class, we were told to open LinkedIn accounts and think about our long‑ and short‑term goals. From there, we would figure out our career aspirations. I always found this exercise difficult. We were in our early twenties, buried in schoolwork, and we’d almost forgotten that another kind…
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The Pan-Africanist Blueprint
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how we got here. As someone who has navigated the spaces between strict definitions, I’m drawn to philosophies that try to build a world where belonging isn’t conditional, but a foundational right. This led me down a path to Pan-Africanism. We often hear it as a political slogan,…
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How to Stay Asleep
I am not sure if I should call myself lucky for growing up in Japan, but I still consider it home. Writing that down now sounds strange, but what I am trying to understand is the charm of this country that most outsiders see so clearly. It is peaceful. People are kind. The food is…
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The Soul for Sale
I would like to revisit two issues in this essay: the reality of women’s place in contemporary capitalist society, and the nature of corporate life. I remember during my adolescence constantly watching channels like MTV and E!, where I saw women with conventionally sexy bodies mingling with celebrities. I noticed how their “pretty privilege” seemed…
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Corruption
When I began this personal blog, I initially thought I would write more on topics of Black Consciousness. Instead, I have found myself preoccupied with reflecting on my past, narrating it in my own terms to better understand myself. To be honest, I believe I need to continue this introspective process to achieve the level…
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Listening to the Land
Whenever there is an earthquake, you are forced to pay attention. The land demands it. In Japan, you learn from a young age to become still, to listen to the groaning shift of the world’s foundations. You hide under a desk, protect your head, and wait. The strength builds as seconds pass, a terrifying reminder…
The Conscious Bridge 