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I Studied Abroad in Africa!

So.

You go to one of those fabulously elitist schools where everyone talks about privilege, classism, racism, sexism, etc. as if they don't practice it in real life. But in order to really see the world, they decide to go somewhere where they can understand what their privilege looks like. So they choose AFRICA! Yay! A whole continent dedicated to helping white people understand what it means to be poor and undeveloped.

This is for all you fabulous biddies who decided that Africa was the right place for you. There's nothing like good 'ole exotification to fill up your time while basking in the hot Saharan sun, wearing your "traditional" African clothes, eating "weird" foods and taking as many photos of black children as possible. You go, Gurl with lots of privilege! This is dedicated to you.



to submit, go to: gurlgoestoafrica.tumblr.com/submit or email gurlgoestoafrica@gmail.com

When I went to Africa I got braids and tribal paint, just like all the natives! I was so confused to see them wearing sweaters and polo shirts though. 

When I went to Africa I got braids and tribal paint, just like all the natives! I was so confused to see them wearing sweaters and polo shirts though. 

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    LMFAOO this page has me rolling!
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  4. tarariot reblogged this from brombie and added:
    ^ white girls and braids, smh, especially cornrows. Just no.
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    best blog I’ve ever seen. The commentary is priceless.
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    This blog is pretty great at calling out some of...stupid shit white people do.
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  12. kaorijoy reblogged this from praisethelorde and added:
    they talked about you in their language. not because youre white, but because youre a dumbass.
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  15. sapphrikah reblogged this from praisethelorde and added:
    Sweaters and polo shirts?! You mean no loin cloths?! Who knew?! Shoot me.
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