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In August 2020, I witnessed for the thousandth time cultural appropriation such as Berber patterns in stores like Zara, Mango, H&M, etc. After having a discussion where I realized that we wear our clothes only as pajamas, and think twice before going out in the Western world with them, I realized that there was a …
Yellow – It is most of the time a positive color in my life. But well, here the color yellow symbolizes envy, jealousy, exclusion. I also found that biblical yellow is linked to betrayal. And how many times as women of color have we trusted « allies » in vain? Just to finally realize that even them take us for their …
How many times as a woman of color did you feel like screaming that to someone? I have been dragged into arguments with people to whom you could say, « Hey I don’t have any problems with you » and they could look you straight in the eye and reply « no I know better, you have a …
Let your weak mind eat you alive I am not the reflection of your insecurities Fake misunderstandings Real attacks I am not the reflection of your insecurities Let your self-doubts eat you alive I am not the reflection of your insecurities I don’t need your inclusion I don’t need your words I am not the …
Part 2/3: BASMA’S PICNIC. On the 26th of July, I took myself on a picnic. It was time to celebrate with God and my ancestors who I was. And so I brought my favorite food, from my ancestry and from where I was born. Except for the homemade harissa, chili and pains au chocolat, I …
PART 1/3: BASMA’S ZARBIYA. On the 26th of July, I took myself on a picnic. It was time to celebrate with God and my ancestors who I was. What better way than surrounded by food? Before going, I weaved a zarbiya with my ancestors. I couldn’t think of any better way to express myself. I …
