“Riding through Johannesburg’s busy streets, I experienced an instant sense of pride upon seeing men and women moving about their day. The joy radiating from their faces as they traveled to their respective destinations—whether it was work, school, or a restaurant to meet up with friends—instantly brought me joy as well. As a Black American woman, I always long to connect with my brothers and sisters on the continent, and as with so many of us, the global pandemic prevented me from doing so over the last few years. Then in February 2021, my mother passed away after a two-year battle with endometrial cancer—and as an only child, I have now found myself searching for communities and people that make me feel as ‘seen’ as she did. This was a time for reconnection with my ancestral land and its people. This visit was special.” At the link in bio, @brokeandabroadlife on finding a sense of home during a recent trip to South Africa.