Hi! Kedu ka i mere! I’m Joy, a 26-year-old Nigerian-American literati with a B.A. & M.A. in English Language and Literature. I’ve always had a passion for reading, writing, and research. As a Louisiana native, my interests encompass all facets of the Black/African experience. Feel free to look around and read what speaks to you, leave a comment, share a post with your mutuals, contact me even. Connect with me on my various socials below, too. I’m excited to be your new blogger bestie!
My why is you. You who is unrepresented, undocumented, and disenfranchised. This is for you.
“Circle of braids” by Lemon Fee
Art.
The artistic canon historically represents amazing artists like Van Gogh and DiCaprio, while strategically excluding the works of artisans like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Edmonia Lewis, and Augusta Savage. Here, we will appreciate art that represents us.
Archive.
Erasure is one of the biggest threats to the Black community globally. Whether in literature, history, or technology, the world has omitted that most of the greatest patents originated in Black minds. Our creations and inventions deserve to be properly credited.
Amplify.
Our voices are loud, harmonious, and soulful, building in the depths of our traumas and bellowing at the bases of our diaphragms. For too long, the world has silenced our voices. Here, they will hear us.
The BB Values
“I’m rooting for everybody Black.”
Issa Rae
Your Input is Necessary.
This safe space doesn’t belong only to me; it’s for you, too. You are my inspiration and I need your help to weave this Braid. Please leave your thoughts on the Strands and contact me as often as possible with your ideas.
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