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Jan 28, 2018

Marriage is not an accomplishment but vulnerability and openness to intimacy is.

In the past week it has made my heart happy to see responses written about this cultural burden we put on women to get chosen. Not only do…

Marriage is not an accomplishment but vulnerability and openness to intimacy is.

Salem Afangideh

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Nov 22, 2022

On Ageism and being a Black (& African) Girl Genius

I turned 28 a little over a week ago! I’ve often been hesitant to talk about birthdays publicly because ageism.

On Ageism and being a Black (& African) Girl Genius

Salem Afangideh

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Apr 8, 2019

Integrating the multiple identities of an immigrant.

It’s crazy how to survive as a 13 year old when I emigrated to the US, I had to erase so much of my Nigerian life:

Integrating the multiple identities of an immigrant.

Salem Afangideh

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May 15, 2018

Closing The Tab

This is a self care practice that started as an inside joke between my mom and I.

Closing The Tab

Salem Afangideh

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Mar 21, 2018

Embodying Bravery: A new way of being brave.

Once upon a time, bravery meant ignoring fear.

Embodying Bravery: A new way of being brave.

Salem Afangideh

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Mar 9, 2018

For when you feel really average and regular

From the depths of the regular The Truth is born; No one is a regular

Salem Afangideh

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Mar 3, 2018

On Women’s Bodies

I often ask that my Heaven be a place where I can walk around in public shirtless without being subjected to any kind of uncomfortable…

On Women’s Bodies

Salem Afangideh

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Feb 12, 2018

My hope for every black person watching Black Panther this week

May you begin to dream up worlds where you are free, safe, and powerful beyond measure.

My hope for every black person watching Black Panther this week

Salem Afangideh

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Feb 6, 2018

Emotionally Unavailable for Valentine’s Day — AN alternative for the Non partnered.

Friend: What are your plans for Valentine’s Day? Me: “Well, I plan to be emotionally unavailable”

Emotionally Unavailable for Valentine’s Day — AN alternative for the Non partnered.

Salem Afangideh

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Jan 29, 2018

2018: The Year of Less Self Improvement & More Living

We began 2018 exactly four weeks ago today and my intention for the year was to stop tinkering with myself and be more focused on showing…

2018: The Year of Less Self Improvement & More Living

Salem Afangideh

Salem Afangideh

I write because I think critically, explore vastly & feel deeply. Lawyer by day. Storyteller & Philosopher by night

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