Arts
We live in a world where we often come across people from heterogenous backgrounds. As a result a socio-ideological consciousness known as code-switching creates an avenue where one can navigate a global identity and local cultures. We often code-switch in an effort to fit in, but what happens when our efforts are not recognized or accepted? Code-switchers also confront questions about personal identity often times choosing to highlight the intersections of these identities rather than favor one over the other. This week we sat down with Miriam Ayoo, a singer-songwriter and activist who grew up in America, relocated to East Africa and now lives in Europe. She shares her personal experience with navigating various cultural spaces and what she draws from to define her sense of self.