I Am ddAea

Timaya spent a lot of time listening to her grandmother explain the various names given to enslaved Africans, such as nigger, colored, black, and African American, which were all linked to skin color and provided no insight into their origin, culture, or language. This resulted in a loss of identity. Her grandmother clarified that these names reflected their external appearance but did not represent their rich African heritage. Timaya discovered her identity as ddAea, a direct descendant of an African Enslaved in America, leading to a newfound sense of self. She invites readers to join her journey of discarding old identifiers and embracing her true identity, which reflects her essence rather than her appearance.