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Oct 5, 2021

Where Are All The Shows About College Kids?

If I had to make a list of all the shows set in high school, I would be at it for ages but when I started to think about the shows set in college or university as we call it where I’m from I came up short. …

Film

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Where Are All The Shows About College Kids?
Where Are All The Shows About College Kids?

Oct 11, 2020

It Is Okay For People to Think They Are Unattractive or Average-Looking

After discovering the incredible youtuber ‘Tee Noir’ and watching her video on radical self acceptance, I began to think about the concept a little more and went ahead to do my own research and form my own opinions, and I have come to a conclusion that might sound ridiculous at…

Self Love

3 min read

It Is Okay For People to Think They Are Unattractive or Average-Looking
It Is Okay For People to Think They Are Unattractive or Average-Looking

Jul 22, 2020

My Nigerian Private Secondary School Was Texturist On A Daily Basis

As someone that grew up in an African country, for most of my life I have been blessed with the privilege of not feeling race. Obviously, as I have grown and read about things that happen in the world, it hurts me like it is my own experience. …

Race

5 min read

My Nigerian Private Secondary School Was Texturist On A Daily Basis
My Nigerian Private Secondary School Was Texturist On A Daily Basis

Jun 19, 2020

Why “I See No Color” Is Not What I Want To Hear

Since time immemorial, white people when accused of being racist, have frequently run to the statement “I see no color”, and even go on to say, “black, white, brown it does not matter to me.” Although I recognize the clear endearing sentiment they are attempting to portray by saying this…

Racism

3 min read

Why “I See No Color” Is Not What I Want To Hear
Why “I See No Color” Is Not What I Want To Hear

Published in Heart Affairs

·Jun 11, 2020

Why the Concept of Waiting For Someone Is Toxic

I am sure everyone has watched a movie or listened to a song where someone told their love interest “I’ll wait for you”, usually followed by the “no matter how long it takes” or “whenever you’re ready” and I have always found this to be a truly endearing sentiment, but…

Relationships

4 min read

Why the Concept of Waiting For Someone Is Toxic
Why the Concept of Waiting For Someone Is Toxic

Published in Hello, Love

·Jun 6, 2020

The Dreaded “Talking Stage”: All Your Burning Questions Answered

The talking stage is like dating — but without all the societal pressures and expectations. — There is a term that has sprung up among Gen-Z’ers in recent times; the “talking stage” and the idea of “talking” to someone. And I will be the first to admit that this concept is one of the most confusing things I have ever come across. A lot of us…

Love

6 min read

The Dreaded “Talking Stage”: All Your Burning Questions Answered
The Dreaded “Talking Stage”: All Your Burning Questions Answered

Published in Heart Affairs

·May 29, 2020

You ARE Enough: Dealing With Feelings of Inadequacy in a Relationship

You are worthy of the right kind of love. — There are obvious and typical deal-breakers in a relationship. These range from abuse — to cheating to lying — basically anything that would make someone pack their bags and be out the door. But sometimes in relationships, without any obvious, typical violation of trust or disrespect, you can begin to…

Love

4 min read

YOU ARE ENOUGH: Dealing With Feelings of Inadequacy in a Relationship
YOU ARE ENOUGH: Dealing With Feelings of Inadequacy in a Relationship

Published in Be Yourself

·May 29, 2020

Vagina Is Not A Swear Word (Say It With Pride)

Imagine this, standing in a very public place with lots of people watching, and being asked to describe every single body part. Obviously some things will have a basic description; eyes, hair, legs,nose. But when it’s time to say the word ‘vagina’ and describe it to a large group of…

Women

4 min read

Vagina Is Not A Swear Word (Say It With Pride)
Vagina Is Not A Swear Word (Say It With Pride)
Damisola Sulaiman

Damisola Sulaiman

Hopeless romantic, unapologetically black, poet and aspiring author. https://www.instagram.com/damisolawrites/

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