As a Dual BA/MA Comparative Literature and Society and Middle East, East Asia, and African Studies major at Columbia University, I have had the privilege of pursuing my passion for exploring the intersections of culture, history, and society. Through my coursework, I have gained a deep understanding of the diverse intellectual traditions and cultural expressions of various regions of the world. I am proud to have achieved academic success, including recognition on the Dean's List, and to have received awards for my research and writing. My commitment to excellence extends beyond the classroom, and I have pursued various research opportunities, internships, and volunteer work to broaden my understanding of the world and contribute to positive change. I believe that my academic achievements and passion for learning make me a lifelong learner, eager to explore new ideas, perspectives, and experiences.

time my brother

Katasi Masembe

yellow-bellied time,
never direct,
only when you’re certain you have survived,
certain you know the terrain of reality,
certain you know the wound and its texture,
time coils around you then springs towards you
biting at your existence
daring complacency
“You do not own this life!” Brother time castigates
“None of you do!” He harangues
It is too late for you to learn the lesson, you are dead
you are a memory more insubstantial than the smell of hope 
there is a taste of melancholy in the air of this our Buganda
it tastes of the end
The end of me and the beginning of eternity
The end of me and my bones, floating forever unmoored from this, our Mabira


Fishermen relax by Lifundo river. Bengo, Angola. ©Artur Carvalho

Fishermen relax by Lifundo river. Bengo, Angola. ©Artur Carvalho

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