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Jan 30, 2021

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Quick links to all of my stories by category.

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An Injustice!

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Casira

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Jan 14

I Visited Senegal’s ‘Door of No Return’ at the House of Slaves

Thoughts on Memorial Tourism and the “Return” to Africa

I Visited Senegal’s ‘Door of No Return’ at the House of Slaves

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Momentum

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Casira

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Jan 8

How to Apply for Benin Nationality by Recognition as an Afro-Descendant

A guide to getting Beninese nationality as a Black American

How to Apply for Benin Nationality by Recognition as an Afro-Descendant

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An Injustice!

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Casira

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Jan 6

I Received West African Nationality for Descendants of Enslaved People

The Benin Afro-descendant law is a new citizenship opportunity for Black people everywhere.

I Received West African Nationality for Descendants of Enslaved People

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An Injustice!

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Casira

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Oct 6, 2023

Why Book Bans Are So Dystopian (and What To Do About Them)

You’re hurting the children, actually

Why Book Bans Are So Dystopian (and What To Do About Them)

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An Injustice!

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Casira

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Sep 27, 2023

“Ew, Men” is Not a Useful Sentiment for Feminism or Social Justice

This generalized disdain for all things male and/or masculine is hurting the most marginalized among us

“Ew, Men” is Not a Useful Sentiment for Feminism or Social Justice

Casira

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Jan 13, 2022

Stop Offering Me Your Unsolicited Medical Advice

“Have you tried…?” and other things people with chronic conditions are tired of hearing.

Stop Offering Me Your Unsolicited Medical Advice

Casira

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Nov 5, 2021

I’m Tired of “Tough Love” Mentalities

Why are Black people only expected to thrive under duress?

I’m Tired of “Tough Love” Mentalities

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BLK INK

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Casira

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Oct 31, 2021

3 Fiction Genres That Have Impacted Me as a Black Queer Woman

Sub-genres I started reading that changed my worldview

3 Fiction Genres That Have Impacted Me as a Black Queer Woman

Casira

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Oct 28, 2021

Jesus Christ, I’m Tired of Hearing About Dave Chappelle.

Gender’s not a fact. The man is transphobic. Can we move on?

Jesus Christ, I’m Tired of Hearing About Dave Chappelle.

Casira

Casira

Exploring the dynamics of race, gender, and sexuality from one country to the next. | becomingbeninese.substack.com | @becomingbeninese.bsky.social

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