My first time in the USA I was asked where I am from. I said Gabon the lady ask me Japan ?! Very confused I said no Gabon. When then asked me if it was next to Mexico. This made me realize at what point we have to keep educating people and not assume they know everything. Since this time I decided to always advocate for Africans around me to break any stereotypes.
I'm proud of my heritage because I’m proud of my heritage because of the diversity.
Biggest misconception people havePeople think we live in Africa like on the UNICEF ads
Why do you think Diversity matters?Diversity is important because the society we live into is too focus on reminding us our differences instead of our similarities in order to create unity. Diversity helps us to accept other cultures.