SE6/EP53: Conversation with Marjy Marj: Insights on Immigration, Motherhood, and Race as an African in America"

Marjorie Boafo Appiah, also known as Marjy Marj, is diverse in many areas as an author and a visionary. I recently came across Marjy's Instagram post on her publication of children's and young readers' books on immigrant experiences. The post displayed a series of children's books she wrote examining the immigrant experiences.  I immediately went to her website and was impressed by her work in the United States and globally. Bio: Marjorie Boafo Appiah is a multifaceted author and visionary. With an academic background spanning the Universities of Ghana, Baltimore, and Duke University, Marjy's expertise as a management consultant is underpinned by a solid foundation of diverse educational experiences. As the founder of the Innovation Group, she has created a nurturing environment where creative ideas can blossom and grow. Marjy's dedication to promoting literacy and representation in books is evident in her tireless efforts. Her list of publications, including The Shimmigrant, Sasha Goes to America Part 1, 2, & 3, The Spelling King, Same Elephant, and The Jollof Project, is a testament to her commitment.  Marjy Marj is also the host of the Humanity Chats with Marjy Podcast, where she has conversations with guests on daily issues impacting human lives. She works with communities, schools, bookstores, and publishing houses, ensuring that young readers in the United States, United Kingdom, and Ghana can access a wide range of literature. She has been recognized both locally and regionally for her skills, dedication to community work, and advocacy.Our conversation:During our conversation, we briefly discussed her childhood experience growing up in Ghana and coming to the United States. We dived deeply into the African Immigrant Experience and Black Identity. We talked about the boxing of everyone into different categories, such as identity-based on skin color, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and many more. Immigrants always have to navigate these other categories that are foreign to them. We talked about how African immigrant families struggle when it comes to raising their children in America and the challenges our community faces when adapting to life in the U.S., especially as parents.  Marji Marj's books are available worldwide at bookstores and on her website, www.marjymarj.com Her podcast, Humanity Chats with Marjy, is published on all major podcast platforms, ensuring that a global audience can access and enjoy it.