In this episode, Stacy and Sena sit down with author, activist, and co-founder of Blackboard Africa, Amonge Sinxoto, to talk about what it means to be young, Black, and building impact in the world - online and offline.

We spoke about Amonge's anti-racism activism as a school-going child, and how those early moments shaped her drive to use her voice for good. She unpacks the joys and theheaviness of visibility — and the unspoken burden of Black excellence, wher Black and Brown youth often feel they must be exceptional just to be seen as enough.

We also speak about her children’s book, My Big Name, which centres identity and reclamation for young readers — and her journey building Blackboard Africa into a platform for youth empowerment and storytelling.

Amonge shares her views on the role of social media in activism and what it means to move a social media movement into sustainable real-world impact,especially in an anti-DEI climate.

0:00-06:00 Get to know Amonge06:01-09:20 Activism journey and racism at school09:21-15:14 Writing My Big Name15:15-19:32 Identity at the core of defining leadership19:33-25:30 Social media as a tool and a cop-out for activism25:31-30:49 Activism fatigue and motivation in community

30:50-35:28 Looking back on your activism with grace
35:29-37:43 Different voices reach different people
37:44-43:03 Black Girl Magic is in the little things
43:04-49:56 TikTok trends as conversation starters