Audiobook: Light-skinned, brown-skinned, dark-skinned. Which one are you labeled as? I was called both brown and dark skinned while growing up. I’m more so dark skinned now…… Read more ““Colorism Part: One.””
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“Small-Minded vs. Open-Minded;Which One Are You?!”
Audiobook: Let’s be real, we all have our toxic traits. We can be toxic towards the people we know, love, and even to ourselves. The reality is,…… Read more ““Small-Minded vs. Open-Minded;Which One Are You?!””
“The Why Behind Awoken By Hadi.”
One Year Documentary: Everyone always asks me how do I come up with my blog topics. The answer is simple … I just do it lol, just…… Read more ““The Why Behind Awoken By Hadi.””
“Healing.”
Audiobook: Last week, I spoke about trauma and how trauma affects our daily behaviors and interactions with others. Now let’s talk about healing. Healing is a process.…… Read more ““Healing.””
“Trauma.”
Audiobook: Natural Disasters, Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, Domestic Violence, Medical Injury, Community Violence, Neglect, Deprivation, Traumatic Grief, Victim of Crime, Kidnapping, Accidents, School Violence, and Loss. What…… Read more ““Trauma.””
“Why Settle?”
Audiobook: As a blogger, it’s easy to get caught up with ‘what’s popular or trending.’ The same goes for social media influencers and other entrepreneurs. The truth…… Read more ““Why Settle?””
“Privilege.”
Audiobook: Where It All Started. When I think of the word ‘privilege,’ I automatically think of ‘White Privilege.’ Although white privilege very much exists (there’s no denying…… Read more ““Privilege.””
“Looting In Our Communities.”
THE MINORITY OF PEOPLE PARTICIPATING IN DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR DOES NOT REPRESENT WHAT BLACK LIVES MATTER STANDS FOR! We have a duty to protect and be mindful of…… Read more ““Looting In Our Communities.””
“We Are Tired- Enough is Enough!”
Audiobook: We are angry. We are sad. We are overwhelmed with frustration. My life is in danger. My relatives’ lives are in danger. Every black person’s life…… Read more ““We Are Tired- Enough is Enough!””
“Ramadan Reflections.”
Audiobook: Every year is the same. Ramadan always leaves as fast as it comes. Eid Mubarak to all my fellow Muslims across the globe! May Allah swt…… Read more ““Ramadan Reflections.””
“Vincent Ehindero Blogger Award!”
I’m thankful and grateful to have been nominated by The Life of Pebz for the Vincent Ehindero Award! Check out her amazing blogs by clicking this link…… Read more ““Vincent Ehindero Blogger Award!””
“I Did It- So Can You.”
Audiobook: Two days ago, I received the news I’ve been dreaming and waiting on for a whole year. Last year, around this time, I set a goal…… Read more ““I Did It- So Can You.””
“5 Ways to Maintain Your Weight While Fasting.”
Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh! Ramadan Kareem! I hope you’re all in the best of health and taking advantage of this month of mercy. I’m going…… Read more ““5 Ways to Maintain Your Weight While Fasting.””
“Losing a Loved One.”
Audiobook: On the first day of Ramadan, Allah swt gave my family the test of losing a loved one. Even though a week has gone by, it…… Read more ““Losing a Loved One.””
“10 Ramadan Tips for Success.”
Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh! Ramadan Kareem! I hope you’re all in the best of health and taking advantage of this month of mercy. I’m going…… Read more ““10 Ramadan Tips for Success.””
“My Lifelong Struggle.”
Audiobook: Today’s blog is a bit more personal. … “You’re too nice,” they say. I’ve heard that all my life as an introvert. Ever since I’ve started…… Read more ““My Lifelong Struggle.””
“Enemies of Our Own Progress.”
Audiobook: I notice weird energy when it comes to being the person who starts doing something new or different within several communities. In the Fulani community, there’s…… Read more ““Enemies of Our Own Progress.””
“Personality Matters.”
Audiobook: We don’t see things as they are, we see things as we are.– Cicero, Philosopher Favorite Quote Personality is everything to me. I admire people who…… Read more ““Personality Matters.””
“Fulani vs. Mandingo; Who Cares?”
Audiobook: Before I start, there is a short video below that briefly explains what is currently happening in Guinea just incase if you’re unaware, check it out.…… Read more ““Fulani vs. Mandingo; Who Cares?””
“Transitioning.”
Audiobook: The transition from being able to go wherever whenever versus being confined to our homes has made it tough for me to keep up with everything.…… Read more ““Transitioning.””
“The Outbreak.”
Audiobook: The coronavirus started off as something continuously joked about. There’s been memes and unfair racist backlash to the Chinese community. Ever since the coronavirus has been…… Read more ““The Outbreak.””
“Evolution of the Fulani Girl.”
Audiobook: Evolution: the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form (Google). Being cautious about how you present yourself is normal as…… Read more ““Evolution of the Fulani Girl.””
“The Destructive Divide.”
Audiobook: On Thursday of last week, I asked the question: “Is There a Difference Between Black and African-American?” Most people said yes. To be born in a…… Read more ““The Destructive Divide.””
“To Be Black & Muslim …”
Audiobook: Let’s take a flashback to when you were seven years old. Did you notice as much issues in our world back then like you do now?…… Read more ““To Be Black & Muslim …””
“Recipe to Success.”
Audiobook: Abraham Lincoln once said,”give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” If you’re seeking success,…… Read more ““Recipe to Success.””
“Guard It.”
Audiobook: You ever heard of, “don’t overcommit.” Hadiatou has that problem! I’m the type of person that loves to knock everything out ASAP! That results in me…… Read more ““Guard It.””
“The Taboo Topic.”
Audiobook: Time is so precious. Time is so precious because it’s something we can never get back. So why do we waste time? Time isn’t the “taboo…… Read more ““The Taboo Topic.””
“Seasonal Depression.”
Audiobook: Seasonal Depression. What is it? Why is Hadiatou talking about it? Because it’s that time of the year. I was first introduced to seasonal depression by…… Read more ““Seasonal Depression.””
“Laziness.”
Audiobook: I’d be lying if I said I never get lazy lol we all have our days. However, that doesn’t mean that we aren’t capable of stopping…… Read more ““Laziness.””
“Stop Burdening Yourself.”
Audiobook: So I started my spring semester this week with 17 credit hours. By the end of the week, I’m left with 14 credit hours. Here’s the…… Read more ““Stop Burdening Yourself.””
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