One quote that resonated with me was that Africans are “not defined by language, boundaries or geography but rather a common history, binding values, and a common destiny.” It led me to consider identity issues, particularly for North Africans who might be Arab or Muslim and yet also be African.

Egbunike, N., Nyamishana, P., Chala, E., & Gharib, R. (2018, May 28). How “African” is Northern Africa? Global Voices. https://globalvoices.org/2018/05/28/how-african-is-northern-africa/https://globalvoices.org/2018/05/28/how-african-is-northern-africa/