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When Mammy Takes Off Her Skirt
Sometimes to be whole, one must break. For me it was February 1, 2023. However, upon reflection, the senseless pain of others, past, present, and future, like the lash of a whip, had always cut deep into my soul. That February date simply marked the tipping point of exhaustion from watching the oppressed wearing the face of the oppressor. Leading up to that day my soul could not rest. I kept seeing overseers and slave drivers. I heard the howling of dogs, across centuries. M
Addie Ellis
Nov 25, 20255 min read


False Words, True Survival: My Journey Continues
As I walked the streets of Paris, I exhaled fear, trauma, and anxiety. I inhaled the courage and wisdom of Josephine Baker, Nina Simone,...
Addie Ellis
Sep 4, 20254 min read


Getting Lost in Brussels: Finding History, Memory, and Myself
As I looked out the window, sipping my morning tea, I didn’t know that this would be the day I’d lose my way to find so much more than...
Addie Ellis
Aug 19, 20253 min read


The Bags I Didn’t Pack
I cannot tell a lie, since learning the current regime running the United States would take control of all three branches of government,...
Addie Ellis
Aug 12, 20253 min read
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