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#Repost @justbawo (@get_repost) ・・・ Small sneak peak of what's to come in the fall || bottom two have to do with the Afro bear that was dropped before #NYGERIANS

In Nigeria, Black wasn’t a thing. It was more like light or brown complexion. So it was interesting coming here(US) and being categorised that way. But I guess, I’m Black. Previously, I never bothered to enlighten myself about the Black American history, but when I realised I was regarded as one, I had to do my research. Being Black in America is peculiar. No one cares if you’re from Africa or wherever. You’re seen as Black and treated as Black, with the whole institutional racism, and stereotypes. I’ve had a few experiences of being stereotyped as Black. I’ve been asked about the “animal thing” If I have a Safari or have been to one or another case where I was asked if I knew a particular person from Tanzania because I’m from Africa. I mean that’s such a long shot! That mentality that because we’re Africans we know ourselves. Or they say, oh your English is good or you don’t sound Black. If I had received such “compliments” before I moved, I probably would have been pleased that I was complimented for speaking good English, but now that I’m aware of the stereotypes associated with being Black and the institutional racism going on, I understand those are not compliments, but more like passive aggression. Catch up with the latest interview on sewafolie.com with @chikadbia ✨ #interview #migrant #diaspora #woman #African #Nigerian #SewaFolie #black #blackinAmerica #Nygerians #inspiration #life #millennials #theworldtoday

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