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.
Living abroad
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.
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 …