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"Lioness"
Being a black woman is just so empowering. We have so many odds against us, but it doesn't stop us from achieving greatness and being free. I think our power truly comes from this ability to persevere and make it look effortless. Now as an Igbo woman specifically? First thing that comes to mind: lioness. We are so powerful. We're leaders, we're business women, we're matriarchs, we don't take 'No' for an answer. There's just a certain pride that comes with being 'nwaanyi Igbo ' and I thank my Chi for allowing me to be one! - Nnedi CLICK FOR...
"Culture + Belief"
1) My favorite thing about being a black woman is being an African woman. Being black is not just about color, but where I'm from how I carry myself; my culture, my belief, and the way I live my life. My favorite thing about being a black woman is being able to stand strong, confident and know that I can do things beyond my imagination... It's definitely a privilege given to me by God to be Black. 2) To put the icing on the cake, as an Igbo woman, my favorite thing is having a culture that I can proudly say I am...