One of the things I want to share this year is immigrant stories—the stories of those humans who left their homes miles and miles away for a new start, to build a dream or to give their kids a chance at better. The ones who came with suitcases and took the biggest risks of their … Continue reading making home a long way from home
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Ori (A Folktale Reimagined)
This is a popular folktale reimagined for today's world.
open road
Open Road is about creating content and possibilities that abound when you stay borderless.
Brother Seun (A Bankole Banjo Flash fiction)
She was on her knees, tears welled up in her eyes. "I am tired, Daddy. I want out." "No no my daughter. It is against the Word." "Daddy, which Word? Ehn, which Word? Seun wan kill me." "Kill bawo? Ki lo se?" "Daddy GO, o se bebe. Seun wants it every day. Na food?" "Ah. … Continue reading Brother Seun (A Bankole Banjo Flash fiction)
Thursday Shenanigan: Is Your Daddy’s Money Yours?
Here's a scenario. Two friends are discussing plans for a friend's wedding whose Aso ebi costs 20k. Friend One says, "I don't think I'll be paying for Aso ebi because what I have is money saved up for school". Friend Two says, "How much is 20k that you can't pay". Friend One says "20k is … Continue reading Thursday Shenanigan: Is Your Daddy’s Money Yours?
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