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Erika's avatar

Beautifully said. Our daughter introduced us to this term. She wrote about it for a class essay. The babies love it and get it.

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Carma's avatar

Yes! We out here spreading the word

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Jazz's avatar

Beautiful post... 💚 Thank you!

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Lewis's avatar

This was well written and it helped me to be informed a lot! Definitely will be using Soulaan moving forward.

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Carma's avatar

I’m glad you enjoyed it! I saw you came from the other person’s piece and the looooong comment I left lol. Thanks for keeping up x

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Gigi Rodriguez-Giangiobbe's avatar

Wow, amazing, I have so many notes and comments (all positive! lol) but rather than be obnoxious i'll simply say thank you for writing this and educating people 🙏❤️‍🔥

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Jess Joseph's avatar

Loved this! TikTok also introduced me to Soulaan and the emerging language of Soulaani and “tutting” I believe.

Being able to name ourselves in this world is so important and it’s just for US.

I also appreciated your section at the end of not using it to exclude or created guarded tribalism apart from the Black diasporas present in the country. Instead it’s about creating distinction and that feels so powerful.

I’m not Soulaan but I fully affirm my diaspora siblings in solidifying this identity 🫶🏾

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Ife O (aka muva)'s avatar

uhhh what a beautiful readdd. i’m loving the parallels in claiming this identity for yourself as a ceremonial thing similar to some African practices of naming ceremonies. it is beautiful to have your community know and bless your name!!! ❤️‍🔥

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A Black Artist's Path's avatar

This is helpful!!!

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