Periagoge
Scenario

Why diaspora connections aren't automatically natural

I went to a Juneteenth comedy show thinking I'd finally find my people but realized that African and African-American humor traditions are more different than I expected and I felt awkward in both spaces.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The shared heritage you expected to create instant belonging reveals itself to be more complicated and requires actual relationship-building.

Your guide for this
Nas
Nas works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with African comedy traditions?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.