black – Aisha Adkins

Strength to Move On

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Aisha Adkins in Culture, Race, Strength, Writing

After 4 long and adventurous years with The Black Expat I have decided to step down from my roles as Business Operations Manager and featured writer. As my education continues to grow and expand, I have taken on different and unique opportunities that have allowed less time for doing the work I so enjoyed with … Continue reading Strength to Move On →

Strength to Represent

Posted on July 9, 2019July 9, 2019 by Aisha Adkins in Race

We want a Little Mermaid cake that says 'Happy Birthday Aisha,' and the mermaid should be black.

Strength to Exist

Posted on June 3, 2019June 3, 2019 by Aisha Adkins in Culture, Faith, Race, Strength

As I scan up to drink in the rest of the splendor that was this unusually elegant outfit for a Saturday at an African hair braiding salon, I take mental note of each pointed piece. Navy pleated skirt, navy and marigold paisley print blouse, extraordinary naturally long red nails, snow white full beard, deep brown hair with a circular revelation of a pale scalp.

AFROPUNK Day 1: Freedom

Posted on October 17, 2017October 18, 2017 by Aisha Adkins in Culture, Self-Care

I realized that these so-called imperfections had no bearing on the ability to have a colorful, vibrant, joyful, exuberant life!