This is a letter penned by the feminist author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie who was asked how to raise a feminist. Dear Ijeawele, What joy. And what lovely names: Chizalum Adaora. She is so beautiful. Only a day old and she already looks curious about the world. Your note made me cry. You know how I get foolishly emotional … Continue reading
If you haven’t got it by now, Friend, I want to clarify things with you. I am not your attack dog, I am not your loud black friend you can hide behind when you start trouble, I am not your punchline due to your lack of personality, and I am certainly not your sidekick made to run to your side at your convenience before being tossed back into the shadows until I’m needed again. Continue reading
Dear Friend, A few months ago we bumped into each other after not seeing or speaking for more than a few years. Remember that wedding. How we sat at the back talking as we waited for the proceedings to begin? We used to be in class together. Actually, I was in class as you bunked … Continue reading
Dear Young girls, It’s okay to be young, remember you don’t get a chance to do it twice. Take the time to enjoy it while you can because by the time you know it adulthood is smacking you right in your face. Don’t ever let what others girls your age determine what you do or … Continue reading
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