On Ageism & being a Black Girl Genius
I just turned 28 years old. I tend to not talk publicly about my age because ageism. When you’re a Black girl genius, the trajectory of your life just doesn’t add up. But I’m free now. Let’s talk!
I turned 28 a little over a week ago!
As a literal Black Girl genius who has been afforded incredible opportunities to let my ambition lead the way, it’s often difficult for people to reconcile all the things I’ve done with my age.
My story is that I graduated from Secondary School (high school) in Nigeria at 13. Passed Waec & Jamb with the highest hon…
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