Amira Adawe interviewed Safiya Mohamed on her lived experience of colorism.

Safiya Mohamed’s Bio: 

Safiya Mohamed is a first-year student at the University of St. Thomas, studying Journalism and double-minoring in Justice and Peace Studies and Interfaith Leadership. She is passionate about writing, social justice work, and fostering an equitable society through honest journalism. She joined the Young Women’s Wellness & Leadership Initiative (YWWLI) in 2019 with the hopes of connecting with other young women who are passionate about combatting colorism and fostering change within their communities. Safiya hopes to make the most of her four years at St. Thomas and become an international correspondent, covering different people, cultures, and ways of life to showcase our global shared humanity.