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Verastic

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Book Review: Call Me Legachi by Adesuwa O’Man Nwokedi

Call Me Legachi by Adesuwa O'Man Nwokedi

When I first came to America, one of my happiest days was the day I found out that I could go to the library and borrow books for free. Whattttt!!!!!! Let's rewind. I don't know if there were free libraries in Nigeria - Jos, specifically (apart from the ones in school) where you could borrow an unlimited number of books AND the library had a decent selection. I do not remember that. Maybe they existed, but I don't remember. My mom used to buy me books to read, but I always read them too quickly. Read More

Let Me Tell You About Ahmed Taha

Let Me Tell You About Ahmed Taha

Human beings are so intricate and dynamic. You could look at someone, and based on the way they look, act, speak, and even smell, you can guess some things about them. You can guess what region of the world they come from, what they do professionally, how much curry they cook with, and maybe even what God they serve.   My daughter, Ada Verastic, and I were at IHOP (Store #2121, located at 8620 Pulaski Highway, Rosedale, MD 21237), and Ahmed was our server. I admired his professionalism Read More

What Black History Month Means When You’re Black (But Also African)

Vera Ezimora - Verastic - Black History Month

My life officially began in Leningrad, Russia, and you have guessed correctly that there was no Black History Month there. I spent four years of my life in Russia before my parents moved us back to Nigeria. I do not remember much of my life in Russia, but my parents have told me the story several times of how I was once called a monkey because I was black. I do not recall this, so it does not affect me in anyway. I still dream of going back to visit Russia someday. After Russia, I spent some Read More

22 Things You Should Do In 2022

Vera Ezimora - Verastic

First of all, how are we in 2022? I don't know about you, but I'm still stuck in 2020, right before the lockdown happened. You know, the one that started in the middle of March and was supposed to last for just two weeks but is still going strong almost two years later. Yes, that one.  Nevertheless, they said we're in 2022, and the New Year - even if it does not quite feel like one - is a great time to set new goals and dream new dreams. And most importantly, execute said dreams. In light Read More

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