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Is It Antonia or Amja? A Reflection - Amja Unabashedly

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...

Reclaiming Value, Healing; Financial Independence in 2025-2026 - Amja Unabashedly

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! - Amja Unabashedly

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 Archetype - Amja Unabashedly

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 - Amja Unabashedly

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...

We Are The Masterpiece - Amja Unabashedly

We Are The Masterpiece

We are the MasterpieceAs an artist I often get caught up in the mansion of my mind, opening up doors to the creativity portal...Okay, okay, I know that sounded a...

We Are The Masterpiece

We are the MasterpieceAs an artist I often get caught up in the mansion of my mind, opening up doors to the creativity portal...Okay, okay, I know that sounded a...