She wan't blind-sided, Sister. Neither of them ever knew or learned about the inherent exploitation of all things Black, or they wouldn't be who they are today. I am so damned happy you did not stay silent! Black Americans, particularly the "Hotep" folk who wanna act like they know the African experience, can learn a damned thing or two from a Sierra Leonian Sister who's actually lived it!!

Make no apologies to the Bey-hive or anyone else for knowing what you know and educating all of us!! Not only do I THANK you, Daughter -- I 'preciate you madly!!