Becoming 39: A Life Etched in Grace
“The wrinkles, the scars, the mental and physical stretch marks. I wear them like medals. They remind me of the life I’ve lived and the grace that’s carried me through.”
Living abroad
Blending Cultures: Black History Month and El Día de Andalucía
While Black History Month is a cornerstone of our Black American identity, highlighting the struggles, triumphs, and contributions of our ancestors, El Día de Andalucía allows us to connect with the deep-rooted traditions of southern Spain, our home away from home.
Celebrating Black History Month in Spain 2024
Black History Month celebrates our rich cultural and our past heritage.
Home for the holidays: Our Christmas in Florida, USA 🇺🇸
‘Therefore; having the opportunity to spend time with our family back in the United States blessed us in three different ways…’
November: What is “Thanksgiving” in the United States of America?
As a Black American with Native American ancestry, I have learned how true history can be altered or omitted.
The annual food festival in Seville, Spain
Each year in October, the city of Seville hosts the “cultures of Nations festival”. During this event; over 20 different cultures showcase their country’s gastronomic skills of excellence. They are all mostly different restaurants throughout the province of Sevilla. It only cost 2 euros to enter. In the front of the festival there is a …
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.