Looking back, those wild days taught us a lot about resourcefulness, boldness, and the power of honesty. From fun-loving young girls throwing raves to young women carving a place for themselves in the community, those early adventures shaped who we are — and more importantly, how we show up for each other. And let’s be real — the early twenties were something else. We partied hard. If the Sankofa Ladies showed up at a party, you just knew we were getting in. If the hosts tried to block us, the DJ would stop everything and follow us in. It was always the two of us — Irene and me — inseparable. People didn’t even differentiate; if you saw one, you saw the other. We were a force, a brand, a phenomenon, and yes… slightly infamous. But in the best way possible. The kind of infamous that makes people laugh, shake their heads, and secretly wish they could join the chaos. The Birthday Journal 9
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