“You’re majoring in J Lo. Why are you so passionate about her?”
“I’m passionate about Jennifer Lopez because her figure as a global star has carved out a space where Latinas/os can feel identified. The cultural text she produces allows marginalised subjects to subvert the hostile environments where they are located, by creatively attaching themselves to what she represents.”
- Sergio Manrique, Colombia
What do you get when you mix 2 Dominicans and a Bajan?
World Dominajan!
(That joke sounded a lot funnier in my head)
- Malika Mouflet, Dominican Republic/New York City
- Shanice Scantlebury, Barbados/New York City
- Maddie Montes de Oca, Dominican Republic/New York City
“What one thing have you not done that you really want to do?”
“Snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef.”
- Long Dang, Philippines, Vietnam, Massachusetts.
“I’ve always been meaning to ask, why do you write haikus?”
“I realized you can say so much by saying so little.”
- Michelle May-Curry, Ohio
(Check out her blog. It’s amazing. http://haikunamatatawithme.tumblr.com/)
“Any time I see you there is the biggest smile on your face!”
“Well I figured even if I wasn’t happy and I was smiling, my body would think I was and eventually I would be.”
- Domonique Carter, Arizona
“Everything happens for a reason, but that shouldn’t be used as an excuse to do nothing or give up. God wants us to be confident in and fight for all that we are and can be.”
- Delcio Dos Santos, Angola
I was walking along the River Thames with a friend when I saw this guy juggling. It was freezing outside so we asked him why he was juggling in the cold. He told us he was hyperactive so needed something to do to keep him busy. We then started talking about his hair, which was wrapped up in a bun. I was already obsessed with his beard so knew his hair must be cool too, so he kindly let it down and it was almost to the ground!
“Your hair is amazing! How long have you been growing it for?”
“About 12 years.”
“How do you get it to grow so long?”
“Diet. You just need to eat a varied organic diet.”
- Seen by Bankside, London
“What advice would you give your 12 year old self?”
“Be yourself and don’t underestimate your capabilities. The world is your oyster so use it wisely.”
- Aisha Folawiyo, England
“What’s your name?”
“Jack Sparrow.”
“No but your real name…”
“You’re sexy.”
“So ‘You’re sexy’…and I know it?”
I crack myself up.
- Seen in Covent Garden, London
Summoned by Yoda I decided to ask the Jedi Master some life questions.
“What does race mean to you? As the color of your face and hands don’t match, would you consider yourself multiracial?”
He simply threw up a peace sign and then we fist bumped.
I feel like all my questions were answered.
- Seen in Covent Garden, London
