Insights and Stories
I Was Born in Caabudwaaq: Where Some See Struggle, I See Resilience
Red earth rising, bold and wide,A fortress shaped by life inside.To some, it’s dirt and thorny brush,To me, it whispers, “You are us.” The children plays near jugs and thread,Not rich in gold, but spirit-fed.Where others flinch or turn away,I see the strength to stay and stay. Two queens atop a termite hill,With bottled crowns […]
When Home Isn’t Safe—And Neither Is Here
Some nights, I stay awake, unable to escape the weight of it all—the fear, the grief, the exhaustion. I wonder if there will ever be a place where I truly belong. I was born in Somalia, but I can never go back. Not because of war. Not because of distance. But because of who I […]
AUTHENTICITY SPEAKS – AND IT SPEAKS VOLUME! 🎙️🔥
Some Stories Were Never Meant to Be Heard—We’re Changing That. I’ve been asked more times than I can count, “Jet, you have done so much—I’m surprised you’re not on the news, on TV, in magazines.” But I know why. The world sees my accomplishments through the lens of my intersectionality. I am Black. LGBTQIA+. A […]
Hello world!
We’re thrilled to announce that Authenticity Speaks LLC will soon launch a brand-new blog and podcast series! These platforms will continue to bridge societal gaps and foster understanding through compelling stories and insightful discussions. Unfortunately, our previous website is no longer accessible, and the blog posts we created before have been temporarily lost. We are […]