Tag Archives: South African

Black History Month, Through My Own Lens

In South Africa, I am not racially classified as Black. I am a Coloured woman, a race and culture with its own complex identity, history, and heritage. Many of us are deeply mixed, like I am. Our identity is layered, shaped by Indigenous, African, European, and Asian ancestry. It carries its own language, humour, traditions,ContinueContinue reading “Black History Month, Through My Own Lens”

Family Miles & Messy Meals: A Road Trip to Montreal & Ottawa

Now that I’m a mom, we’ve entered the chapter of figuring out family travel toddler-friendly adventures, snack breaks, and strategic nap timing. This summer, my mom is visiting us from South Africa 🇿🇦, and we’re so excited to have our little one’s “Ouma” (that’s grandmother in Afrikaans) with us, especially her. Watching their bond hasContinueContinue reading “Family Miles & Messy Meals: A Road Trip to Montreal & Ottawa”