Africa was once the ‘dark continent’ because it had not been exposed to the light of white Jesus. Now Africa is a ‘dark continent’ because it is exposed to the light of white liberals. We cannot have the narrative both ways.

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"Every good narrative stands or falls with ALL us, not just the professional storytellers... Every like, repost, and reshare is an inhale and an exhale, the micro-breath that keeps the hope alive."

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Laws that divide families should not be called "family protection" laws.

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Decriminalization is not a western agenda but a freedom agenda. It is not a push against "African Values" but a push for the value of African lives. Our narratives must reflect and reinforce this. Read how we can do this here: aliencitizenmedia.substack.com/p/3-narrativ...

We often talk of how Britain looted African art and are showcasing it in European museums. But what about the relics left in Africa that need repatriation to Europe?

We can start with homophobia, a legal relic of colonialism that still haunts the halls of our laws and penal codes.

Religious Lie #1: I am inherently bad.

Truth: I am inherently human, which means that I have the innate capacities and tools to be a person of goodness, integrity and compassion in the world.

The dystopian films never show the part where you're just hoping the bad guy is too stupid to accomplish his goals

I am giving a commencement speech soon and I keep thinking that the only piece of advice I really want to give is “do things more.”

🎶 "Tonight we’re gonna party like it's 1599." 🎶

- Heritage Foundation theme song

ADHD is so annoying. Can’t believe I have to pay for a premium subscription to my own brain because the free version has so many popup ads

When you finally find out about your #ADHD