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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!

Category: Pop Culture

  • Morenos in the Sky: Remembering 2LT Esteban Hotesse (1919-1945)

    Morenos in the Sky: Remembering 2LT Esteban Hotesse (1919-1945)

    Joy Chibuzo
    4–5 minutes

    This Hispanic Heritage Month, discover the untold story of 2LT Esteban Hotesse—the only Dominican Tuskegee Airman. From Moca, DR to the Freeman Field Mutiny, his courage helped pave the way for desegregation in the U.S. military. His legacy shines light on Hispanic involvement in shaping history as we know it.

  • Happy 44th B’Day, Beyoncé!🐝

    Happy 44th B’Day, Beyoncé!🐝

    Joy Chibuzo
    18–27 minutes

    Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, born September 4, 1981, isn’t just a performer; she’s a cultural architect. From Destiny’s Child harmonies to solo masterpieces like Lemonade and Renaissance, she’s redefined music, Black womanhood, and performance art. Today, on her 44th birthday, we celebrate a legacy still in motion—one built on power, vision, and boundless creativity.