Liberia - A Rose with Petals and Thorns - Pt 1

Bonus Episode: Are We Ok? On Xenophobia, Africa, and What We Owe Each Other

This isn't an easy conversation, but it's one we need to have. As anti-migrant violence and xenophobic attacks unfold in South Africa, Africans across the continent and throughout the diaspora are asking difficult questions about belonging and our shared humanity. In this bonus episode, I examine what's happening, why it matters, and what it says about us as a continent: fear, history, leadership, accountability, and the responsibility we have to protect one another. This episode isn't about choosing sides. It's about choosing humanity. Please listen with an open mind and join the conversation. Sourcehttps://apanews.net/five-ethiopians-killed-in-south-africa-amid-xenophobic-attacks/ [https://apanews.net/five-ethiopians-killed-in-south-africa-amid-xenophobic-attacks/] https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2021/08/nigeria-at-least-115-people-killed-by-security-forces-in-four-months-in-countrys-southeast/ [https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2021/08/nigeria-at-least-115-people-killed-by-security-forces-in-four-months-in-countrys-southeast/]

Liberia - A Rose Pt 2

The story continues. In Part 2, we revisit Liberia, which many remember with nostalgia, a time of a thriving economy, vibrant communities, and simpler times. I'll take you back to my childhood days of playing outside until sunset, listening to folktales, enjoying endless games of Ludo, and rushing home before 6 p.m., not because of a curfew, but because that was when the television came on. Join me as we explore the petals of Liberia's past and reflect on the memories, culture, and experiences that shaped a generation.

Liberia - A Rose with Petals and Thorns - Pt 1

In this episode of Liberian Girl Unfiltered, we begin a journey through Liberia's complex and fascinating history. Using the powerful metaphor of a rose—beautiful yet thorny—we explore the nation's origins, the arrival of freed Black settlers, the indigenous tribes who called the land home, and the foundation of a country shaped by both hope and hardship. Join me as we uncover the petals and thorns that have made Liberia what it is today. Source:  The Smithsonian Institution Archie P. Williams Center For Historical Information And Archives Research. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/239499183293331/?__cft__[0]=AZbBgYLk2Nim2L5sRV0610NMA9LLOW2b0hD9FNN64iSjtX6ngM4wooRZ13sBO2CeIXPiMSWtUfaXrkRmDwVVoFSz-l-7f_5FGunkXY-sjLhSr3iKZzfkG-oQhvNI--WJigDkZlVY_jQ8Ph9qKmMn5TOYsmFlNXu7f0gX4YlAxUhkWo48jy5aSnk94NiFKRI2yRhseAWj7DIO_MTHcD9q6wUg&__tn__=-UC%2CP-R] The Liberian Heritage Society [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068969751246&__cft__[0]=AZZwM28gPXDP12mXI9EjQWuoIV83hgAnpnajuSPZ-ZCcuoRyKe4ljTI1oRX4rFnspdqEnzyydgqqR262qBSruOYsn3Q3FBsgGJnPjlYX9zyBQMOZpLGzPAW6hl2cGnGV6Q8HinBW42eJdJ7pTHPoRXRn_r4KkJebJlA8_4INS-vgRA&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R] The Library of Congress - US [https://www.loc.gov/] The Library of Congress - US  [https://www.loc.gov/] The Children of Lemongrass Street [https://www.madeinliberia.store/post/children-of-lemongrass-street] To read the collection of letters from the Liberia colony, 1830-1854, visit:  * Virginia Museum of History and Culture: Features numerous digitized collections of former slaves reporting back to their former masters. * University of North Carolina: Contains collections on 19th-century African American history, including published Liberian letters. * Library of Congress: Stores the extensive records and correspondence of the American Colonization Society.

A Warrior Named Biyanca

In this emotional episode, I share the story of my sister, Biyanca, a true warrior who spent her life courageously battling sickle cell disease and later kidney cancer. From painful hospital visits and countless procedures to moments of strength and resilience, this episode is a tribute to her fighting spirit and the powerful lessons she taught our family about perseverance, grace, and unconditional love...happy birthday to a Warrior Named Biyanca.

Should single mothers be celebrated on Father’s Day too?

In this episode of Liberian Girl Unfiltered, I dive into the heated debate around single motherhood and Father’s Day. Should single mothers who play both roles be celebrated on Father’s Day too? From social media arguments to the history of Mother’s Day, this candid conversation explores parenting, gender roles, recognition, and why society struggles to let people have their own moment. This episode is guaranteed to spark conversation. Don't forget to subscribe, share this episode, leave a review, and join the conversation. And follow me and my shenanigans on IG (@liberiangirl76) and Facebook (@liberiangirlUnfiltered)