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Why I Didn't Celebrate the 4th of July
It’s the early morning of July 5th and I’m up reminiscing about the last 24 hours. I’m awake sitting here thinking about how various...
Karen Okonkwo
Jul 5, 20203 min read
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It's Not About Being a "Good" Black Person
In more recent time, I’ve spent less time upholding the people who I think are exuding common sense and “goodness”, and I've spent more...
Karen Okonkwo
Jun 15, 20204 min read
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Why Kobe Bryant's Death Hurts Different
I’ve been sitting here trying to process why I’ve cried just a little bit louder and longer for Kobe Bryant and others who lost their...
Karen Okonkwo
Jan 27, 20204 min read
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What I'm Looking For In a Relationship
There is something about Sunday where I get into deep reflection. My friend wanted to chat with me over breakfast about something...
Karen Okonkwo
Jan 19, 20202 min read
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My Honest Thoughts On The "Year of Return"
Get my honest feedback on my experience visiting Ghana for the first time during the "Year of Return".
Karen Okonkwo
Jan 6, 20207 min read
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What To Pack For Ghana
I consider myself a pretty seasoned traveler, especially when it comes to traveling to African countries. With hundreds of thousands of...
Karen Okonkwo
Dec 12, 20191 min read
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It's Holi-DAY not Holi-MONTH
I recently heard a business connection of mine say it's "holi-DAY" not "holi-MONTH" and that stuck with me. How many of us are already...
Karen Okonkwo
Dec 10, 20191 min read
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How To 'Return' In One Piece From the Year of Return
This year over 500,000 people from the diaspora are visiting Ghana for the 'Year of Return'. Ghana has designated 2019 as the Year of...
Karen Okonkwo
Dec 10, 20194 min read
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My Growing Book List
I swear, all the answers to life are found in books! I am always skeptical of a person when I ask them what books that they're reading...
Karen Okonkwo
Dec 10, 20191 min read
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