I have been selected to be a Featured Speaker for the next cohort of Women of Web3 (WW3) at the United Nations 79th Science Summit (UNGA79)! The session, titled “Inclusive Futures: Women Shaping the Web3 Landscape” will take place virtually on September 11, 2024, 9am-11am EST.
In honour of Black History Month, TVO journalist Kunal Chaudhary asked me to comment on "Black students and pandemic-related learning loss." Here's what I said: https://t.co/A5Rw6oiGsJ @info_typ@MakingSpacesLab@OISEUofT
And when you pray tonight…pray for the ability to enjoy your own company. Being around people is fun. However, sometimes being by yourself…self-introspecting and spoiling yourself brings so much tranquility. Don’t go around hanging with just anybody. Your presence is expensive.
And when you pray tonight..pray for the ability to prioritise yourself. We always go all out for everything and everyone except ourselves. I need you to understand that, you cannot pour from an empty cup. Fill your cup with all the beautiful things then you’ll pour into others.
And when you pray tonight..pray for the ability to live life to the fullest. One thing about time..it can never be regained. Let go of things that are beyond your control. Never worry about tomorrow.. it’ll worry about itself. Live in the moment and do what makes you happy.
In my novel 'Perfect Marriage' Bwalya and Musonda meet in America and decide to marry. Back in Zambia, Musonda the groom, refuses to go to the village for their ukulange mbusa marriage rites. Tension engulfs the lovers, the future in-laws, and the village. Mbusa photos- A Ogterop
ATTN: GRAD STUDENTS in soc of ed📢 The Student Publishing Program is hosting a 2-day writing retreat Nov 20 & 21st next week from 10-5 ET - join for whatever parts you can. Let's get some writing done 💪📝 Sign up: https://t.co/LjQWylxfNE
And when you pray tonight..pray for the ability to understand that every season requires a new you. Some parts of you need to be refined, while others need to be left behind. You cannot carry old habits into a new phase. Forgive/congratulate the old you and prepare for the future.
Hello September, may you bring vibrance in our finances, relationships, academics and other areas in our lives. We want every aspect to blossom like the flowers during this season. May it be a season of colour and warmth. We’re looking forward to witnessing greatness.