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2017 Year in Review

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Happy 2018!!! Do you have major goals or expectations of this year? I certainly do! I am filled […]

January 1, 2018 Politics, Uncategorized

3 Things I’ve Learned From My Experiences with Cultural Bias against Women

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I was in Abuja last week facilitating a workshop for government officials in West Africa. While there, I had […]

March 1, 2017 Arts, Places and Culture, Personal, Politics, Uncategorized

Still We Rise ✊🏾: 2016 Year in Review

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Happy New Year, Readers of the Afrooptimist! I hope 2017 will be an exceptionally positive year for us […]

January 1, 2017 Arts, Places and Culture, People, Places and Culture, Politics

When Mothers of Africa meet for Brunch…

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The month of May has three important days that essentially recognize blood, sweat and tears: Workers Day, Mother’s […]

May 1, 2016 People, Politics, Uncategorized

The Sobering Truth About Africa’s “Resource Wealth”

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“Africa is a continent that is rich in natural resources“. This is not exactly true, as I have […]

March 1, 2016 Economic Development, Politics, Uncategorized

2015 Year in Review

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Wishing all readers of the Afro Optimist, a happy and healthy 2016! I am keeping my fingers crossed […]

January 1, 2016 Economic Development, People, Places and Culture, Politics, Uncategorized

Where do you call home? The Plight of the Afropolitan

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Last year, writer and photographer, Taiye Selasi, made this compelling plea in her remarkable TED Talk: Don’t ask me […]

December 1, 2015 Arts, Places and Culture, Politics

Living and Loving in the Rainbow Nation

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My first visit to South Africa in 1998 left me with mixed feelings. I had just completed high […]

November 1, 2015 Arts, Places and Culture, Politics
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