I barely remember my first day of Kindergarten or the first time I rode a bike.
I couldnt tell you anything meaningful about my middle school graduation or my first dance recital.
For me, those moments are in fierce focus.
These momentsalong with the millions of others like themmake up a kaleidoscope that is core to who I am.
The majority of them livedand still livein Kenya, the country of my ethnicity.
Because of my Dads job, we lived all over the world.
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I loved going to Kenya.
I also loved experiencing how my parents changed when we went back to Kenya.
I now realize how extraordinary that was.
By virtue of my non-traditional childhood, there was always distancephysical and metaphoricalbetween me and my family.
Though I adored them, I always felt like an outsider.
There was and remains a disconnect between me, my family, and my heritage.
It almost felt like its wasnt totally mine and out of reach.
Love makes you feel connected to something bigger than yourself.
In such a small moment, togetherness and unity were solidified and undeniable.
Thats what love, in all its forms, means to me.
It shows itself to be true in intimate and vulnerable moments of care.
Its an exchange, a simultaneous binding of soul, spirit, and body.
Love makes you feel connected to something bigger than yourself.
I watch her close her eyes and escape her problems almost instantly.
Its the best way to show her I care, Im here, and I love her.
The meticulous tenderness of oiling a loved ones hair is a mighty example of Black love.
Its intentional, intimate, and thorough.
Its groomed me and taught me that love can transcend time and, most importantly, is always accessible.
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