These are stories of brave Liberian women who have been victims of sexual assault and are now publicly calling out their abusers for them to face reckoning and to raise awareness on the prevalence of this issue. Josh GH… Continue Reading
Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault.
These are stories of brave Liberian women who have been victims of sexual assault and are now publicly calling out their abusers for them to face reckoning and to raise awareness on the prevalence of rape in Liberian communities.
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Nepotism and familial favors can be found in many parts of Liberia, classism seems to be the bigger divide than ethnocentrism in many people’s eyes. Classism is intertwined in Liberia’s history and it will not go away overnight. The ideals that “the closer to civilized you are, the ‘better’ you are” is leftover from Liberia’s former time. A time that has not yet been properly addressed in the right context with all its nuances. All those years ago, we set something in motion that has not been addressed. This divide is a part of Liberia’s reconciliation and rehabilitation story. Continue Reading
It has been refreshing to see Liberians participating in current political conversations about racism, sexism and other systems of oppression, and I feel that now is a good time to bring the conversation closer to home. We may not experience racism like Blacks in the diaspora, but we participate in various oppressive systems that hinder the collective healing and growth of our society like classism, nepotism and elitism. Continue Reading
A few days ago, the world and Africa celebrated Africa (Liberation) Day. It was just another day to recognize the beauty and greatness of Africa. Looking at Africa, it is a continent with great people and resources that reflect great… Continue Reading
It is not easy seeing your friends’ parents progress in life while yours are stocked back by obstacles: illness, poverty, abandonment of their homes and kids, but wishing to have them replaced is an attempt to boycott the perfect path to real success. Playing your role as a child is your only requirement to trigger supernatural parental blessings. Continue Reading
Our plight as women and Black people is a treacherous one and we have to stay vigilant and awake. We have to ALWAYS take up the torch for our sisters and brothers when they are used and abused. And in order to do that, we have to stay sane.
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Do you think it’s easy to stand up against the Bible? Oh, that’s how our religious communities make us feel when we talk about homosexuality. It’s supposed to be forbidden. Every sin is a sin but being homosexual is a ”disgusting sin.” That’s what most people are taught. Continue Reading
People’s definition of true friendship varies with their social values, beliefs, cultures, or sometimes needs. Some tend to be more attracted to people who align with their thoughts and dreams, and others, their emotional and mental needs. Continue Reading
Livies for thousands of Liberian children and at-risk inhabitants of our cities remain challenging and unsafe, especially during the ongoing State of Emergency and lockdown. Let’s look around and see how many children are let out there to fend for themselves and make ends meet. Do we really care about their future? Do we know that they are at high risk of contracting the CoronaVirus? Are their rights really protected? Are we willing, as civil leaders, to help them out?
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