I loved Geneva and what it had to offer. I learned a lot and would stay longer if I could. Overall, this was an amazing opportunity that I would like to give my organization, encouraging them to have a presence at the conference annually. Hopefully, many will notice Howard’s attendance and devotion for international relations and … More There is No Limit to Your Potential, it is Immeasurable
The Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy was one of the most enriching experiences of my life thus far. Freedom fighters from all over the world gathered in one place to discuss their personal hardships that have helped shape their present narrative. I felt as though I belonged in the room with the hundreds of … More “Every Authoritarian Government is Afraid of Information”
Thanks to a friend from Jordan, I was able to connect with someone on my trip, easing my concerns since I would be traveling on my own. Elizabeth met me at the airport and showed me how to use the public transportation, and from there I was good to go. Geneva is a pretty small … More Seeing the Sights
There is no limit to your potential, it is immeasurable. One day I woke up and decided to check my email. The director of my internship emailed me an opportunity to attend a conference in Geneva, Switzerland. I usually discard such opportunities since it usually always costs more than my bank account can handle, but … More Ngozi, T’es Ou?
I’d like to thank my Lord and Savior for giving me the opportunity for a fully-funded opportunity to experience the Middle East. It is always comforting when your dreams and passions are validated by a powerful being. I’d like to thank my friends and family at home for the support, even when most were hesitant … More A Love Letter to Amman
I haven’t had a completely glorious time here and would be doing myself and others a disservice if I didn’t share my complete experience in Jordan. It has taken me over a month to actually find the words and put them together in the most eloquent way possible to inform you that I was a … More Harsh Realities
Aqaba has one of the most underrated beaches. It is at the Red Sea, with the clearest water I’ve seen in my lifetime (then again, I don’t get out much). I was there for 36 hours and knew it wasn’t enough time. My highlights of spending time in Jordan was being able to see a large … More I Saw Egypt and Israel from Jordan
I wish I knew how to give a proper step-by-step, foolproof guide on preventing feelings of insecurity while being black, more importantly, a black woman abroad. If you know me, I am a very social animal who loves makeup, unicorns, glitter, and a nice Chop’t salad. I try to to emit a shield of positivity wherever I go, … More The Adventures of Brown Sugar: Tales from a Pretty Slave
Deuteronomy 34:1-5 1Now Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, which is opposite Jericho. And the LORD showed him all the land, Gilead as far as Dan, 2and all Naphtali and the land of Ephraim and Manasseh, and all the land of Judah as far as the western … More Falling in Love with the Same Man Again and Going to Holy Lands
It was beautiful and it was blazing hot. I am still amazed at how I didn’t manage to blind myself as clumsy as I was in the Dead Sea. We found some taxis willing to take us and a resort to host us, and we were on our way to float in the sea where nothing … More Spilled Drinks and Burned Feet in the Lowest Point on Earth
