New Beginnings

 I am still heartbroken about not waking up in Zambia for the next 3 months.  It is still a hard pill to swallow.  I've sat in countless classes, listening to people who are not from the Diaspora boast about their experiences in spaces that I have not been fortunate to experience for myself. I was looking forward to completing my MSW with UofM while simultaneously landing on the Motherland to be of whatever service the community made aware I was needed. 


However, I am here.  We are all here. Coping in different ways. I am working with ABISA, based out of Detroit, and at least it is with my African and Caribbean immigrant communities.  I am also working on a photovoice-inspired project  that I am immensely excited about. I will share more details later.  It launched today!

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