In Samira’s piece titled “Where, if not Earth”, the poet asks a rhetorical question to the black and non-black global community: where are black people safe? Where are they valued, loved, cherished and protected? Where, if not earth?
Khadijo (JoJo) Abdi piece “The Gardner” is about replacing damaging negative self-talk and narratives forced onto us by others and transforming them into beautiful gardens.
Halima’s poem is titled Shankaroon. Shankaroon is an endearing nickname used for Somali daughters/women and it means, “better than five (others)”. In this poem, Halima unpacks topics that are often brushed under the carpet in our community due to stigm
Others receive positive feedback that makes them feel good about themselves and confident in their abilities, while someone with impostor syndrome takes praise from others as an exaggeration rather than a true reflection of their abilities. People with impostor syndrome are unable to internalize success. Imposter by Khadijo (JoJo) Abdi addresses this issue that many women with multiple and diverse identities face.