For International Women’s Day, we’re exploring what it means to live as a Black feminine woman, and what (and how) to write about that experience.

The Strong Black Woman trope is a survival tactic that too many women depend on. Ikigai shows you how to take care of yourself while taking care of others.

It's one of those labels we use without knowing what it actually means.

The key point Michelle Obama portrays in her book and attitude is crucial. We need to feel seen, but it’s a need a lot of young black girls can’t find at home or anywhere else.

The book would be a great read for a political science class, as it was less about Dr. Okonjo-Iweala and more of a window into the recklessness of Nigerian politics.