The recent news cycle has really affected me and ignited in me a sense of responsibility. Our society needs to be more inclusive and as a visual creator, it is my responsibility to highlight all positive aspects of our communities through visuals. #Iamavisualactivist. #representationmatters is not just a hashtag. The way we perceive ourselves and the way others perceive us is often linked to how the media portray us.
I was fortunate to travel a lot throughout Africa, the Caribbean, and the USA and I am always amazed at how these cultures share so many things in common.
We all come from different countries but it's fun to see that we have so much in common, despite the differences.
Lorsque j'étais plus jeune et à la recherche d'un emploi, on ne s'attendait pas toujours à ce que je dois Noire car mon nom ne le laissait pas forcément deviner. J'ai eu pour motifs de refus après l'entretien d'embauche que "j'allais m'ennuyer dans le poste concerné" (sachant que j'avais moi-même fait la démarche de postuler) ou encore, que mon CV (sur lequel la photo n'est pas obligatoire en France) "ne correspondait pas au profil recherché" (alors que j'avais été convoquée à l'entretien d'embauche sur la base de ce même CV). Tout cela m'a amenée à penser que ce sont eux qui perdaient au change et non moi.
I consume african and I promote african products when I see one
At the university, an accountancy teacher, of North African origin said that he wouldn’t answer our questions because in any case "the blacks cannot understand".
I was refused a visa supposedly because I didn’t have enough money to afford a vacation in a western country.
I cannot think of something in particular but overall, having to be very cautious about everything I do like helping a kid that just fell or is crying; being refused a job opportunity, being laughed at or people being scared just because of my complexion.
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.
le regard sur votre couleur de peau, sur votre afro parfois, des propos désobligeant du genre: "hé tu peut fair l'accent africain" ou tu dois être une tigresse au lit.
During this lat months, I tend to learn more about my culture and my race. I'm sure that the development of my community can be landed by knowing ourselves, and our culture.
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