The 2023 Three kings parade in Spain!
Experiencing the three kings parade in Spain as a Black American family.
Going back to the USA after 4 years: Reverse culture shocks
My family and I recently spent our July in the United States of America. This trip was especially important to our entire family because it had been 4 years since we’ve been back! Our main goal was to reconnect with our family and I’m so glad we accomplished that. But in addition to us reconnecting
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Juneteenth To Me
What does Juneteenth mean to me? That Black slaves in America were finally set free. Abe Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1864. But they kept us in bondage one year more. 1865 was the civil war. The south won the battle and freedom we bore. But this small victory was only the beginning. Black
What I See Versus what My Children See during The Holy Week in Spain: The Miracle of Breaking Generational Trauma
I feel like that is a generational trauma that has been broken through our “cultural integration” here in Spain.
A Hero of Huelva
Since my time here in Spain I have met some incredible people. Earlier this year, my journey crossed paths with a beautiful soul by the name of Marta. She is a journalist and traveler. She is originally from Huelva, Spain but spent most of her adult years in Seville. Both places are in Andalusia; the
Autism and Gifts: How my son’s teacher encouraged him
Last month I received a lovely email from Aaron’s art teacher, Ms. Margarita, requesting to arrange an exposition to showcase his art. Ms. Margarita explained how she noticed that Aaron has a special gift in drawing and that it needed to be broadcasted for the entire school to see. I agreed with zero hesitation as
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Horse Backing in El Puerto de Santa María
Last week my king/hubby surprised me with a beautiful horseback ride. Many people don’t know that I have a secret passion and lot of experience with horses. We rode this amazing trail at El Puerto de Santa María, located in the southwest of Spain. Both the town and beaches are breathtaking! We met Alvaro, our
My conflict in a foreign country
1.) “La piel de Amari es tan oscura como el nocturno.”/ cielo de la noche.” Translation: “Amari’s skin is as dark as the night sky.” 2.) “Piel mojón” Translation: “shit skin” estos son dos comentarios que ha sobre Amari. que mi familia y yo no toleraremos. entiendo que los niños pueden ser malos y discuten.
Celebrating Black history month in Spain
As the entire world attempts to normalize from 2020 into 2021, life continues. My family and I have previously entered our third year of living in the southern region of Spain. We are especially jolly during the month of February because in the United States of America, this month is when the history of African