humanEty
of culture, religion, faith, race and all things divisive
Platters of fruits They sat around the tables as the Imam led the Dua for Iftar.
23/03/2025
Hi. I am Amara
My name is Amara (she/her). I am an outdoorsy soul and from as far back as I can recall, writing has been my primary mode of expression. That was until I got Chemo brain during Cancer treatment. Going through that stage made me start blogging again.
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FEATURED BLOG POSTS
Hot talks with Coffee
Dream Count: A review of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Novel.
As reviewed through the eyes of an unmarried, Igbo woman
19/03/2025
Hot talks with Coffee
Dear Father: what is the cost of your love?
“My father called me” Khadijat blurted out as I picked her call “Which father? I was confused “Alhaji”
17/03/2025
Hot talks with Coffee
#iwd2025: tackling the shame & stigma of a single mother
“When I got pregnant, everything changed. Especially within my family. The disappointment was too heavy. I had gone from the
08/03/2025
solo parenting drama
the single parent and the other gender child
Holding my son’s crotch in my hands, I gingerly tilted it allways as I
07/03/2025
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07/03/2025
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watching out for my neighbour
It is 0351hours GMT on Wednesday 26/02/25. And I am standing by my North-facing window.
26/02/2025
immigrant tales
how Fela’s suffering and smiling defines the African woman
“See, immediately we leave, take that Oramorph so you can sleep easily” Jay sounded more African than British right now
24/02/2025
History
Viewing life through the eyes of Mr Death
“It kills me sometimes how people die” says Death compassionately as he marches along
Join Mr Death as he narrates his side of the story through this Nazi German streets in WW2
21/02/2025
History
what signifies a new season for you?
Two days ago, I walked past a florist and noticed something unusual.
Stepping back, I peered into the cartons and
14/02/2025
Hot talks with Coffee
6 degrees of separation
She strode out elegantly in her all-white ensemble towards the stage.
Cher was one of those chosen to come out and share a reason why they came here.
13/02/2025
Hot talks with Coffee
Mirror, Mirror on the wall.
“Have you ever seen a little child before a mirror? Do you notice how taken by the mirror they appear?”
Shana faced the room as her little boy tugged at her sleeve
13/02/2025