Amja's Blog

Is It Antonia or Amja? A Reflection
...That reflection sat with me and made me ask a deeper question on my representation. And here’s the answer; while my story is deeply interwoven with both identities, I haven’t...
Is It Antonia or Amja? A Reflection
...That reflection sat with me and made me ask a deeper question on my representation. And here’s the answer; while my story is deeply interwoven with both identities, I haven’t...

Why I Choose Womanism and Allyship Over The Fem...
Introduction: A Question of FramingWhen we talk about gender equity, we often find ourselves stepping into conversations already framed by dominant narratives. One of those recurring frames is feminism—but which...
Why I Choose Womanism and Allyship Over The Fem...
Introduction: A Question of FramingWhen we talk about gender equity, we often find ourselves stepping into conversations already framed by dominant narratives. One of those recurring frames is feminism—but which...

Reclaiming Value, Healing; Financial Independen...
As we step into the 2025–2026 financial year, let’s talk about real empowerment—one that includes financial independence, dignity, and fair pay for lived experience.
Reclaiming Value, Healing; Financial Independen...
As we step into the 2025–2026 financial year, let’s talk about real empowerment—one that includes financial independence, dignity, and fair pay for lived experience.

No Victim Blaming Around Here!
The Moment when you realise it’s their stuff and is none of your business. Recently, I received a comment on my Facebook page, which in the past I would have...
No Victim Blaming Around Here!
The Moment when you realise it’s their stuff and is none of your business. Recently, I received a comment on my Facebook page, which in the past I would have...

Resilience. Re-purposing the Strong Black Woman...
Now, as much as I am very proud of my mother’s accomplishments and my own, this strong black woman narrative is the very thing that has weakened many a powerful...
Resilience. Re-purposing the Strong Black Woman...
Now, as much as I am very proud of my mother’s accomplishments and my own, this strong black woman narrative is the very thing that has weakened many a powerful...

Sometimes We Go Blind
In recognition of 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆, I would first like to give thanks that I can see because I was born in a country that has the NHS and as...
Sometimes We Go Blind
In recognition of 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆, I would first like to give thanks that I can see because I was born in a country that has the NHS and as...
