Mom It's Not A Phase!
When I was younger, identity was a tricky topic for me. I found that being a left-handed, dual-ethnicity, rock music loving, WWE appreciating, piano enthusiast surprisingly put me into a very niche demographic. Who would have thought? People did not always have similar interests to me and the option to relate to everyone was not always on the table. Luckily, as I grew older there was a growing tolerance and acceptance of different types of people. Humanity came to be more willing to look at alternative ways of life. I also have to acknowledge that I was born into a much more accepting generation than my parents or grandparents were. I am grateful for that. Alas, not every young person can say the same. Even in the year 2023, asserting yourself in the world can be one of the hardest challenges the youth may face. There is an under-representation of fictional, African coming of age stories in popular media that can help Gen Z navigate their struggles. The greatest ...
