From Tears to Triumph: A Nigerian Doctor’s Fight Against Racism in 1970s Moscow
I moved to Moscow at age five during the late 1970s. I faced racism daily. Children called me abizian (monkey) because of my skin. I went home in tears until my mother told me, “You are Black, and that means you are strong.” That truth settled deeply. Inspired by Muhammad Ali’s confidence, I stopped shrinking. I stood my ground and fought back. The bullying stopped and I began to thrive academically, consistently topping my class. Now, as a mother of three doctors, I counsel parents and children. What you tell a child about who they are shapes their self-esteem and identity. I am grateful for the strength my mother gave me.
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