I believe that every story matters. 

If you're unable to participate in an interview or other parts of the study—but still want to share your truth—I warmly invite you to submit your story through this Storytelling Dropbox. This is a flexible, confidential space where Afro-Caribbean and other Black-identifying students can express their experiences through audio, video, writing, or creative media. Your reflections help us better understand how identity, antiblackness, and resistance take shape in educational settings—and in your life. 

Looking for Journal Writing Prompts? If you'd prefer to journal independently or want to explore a structured reflection series, you can click here to view weekly journaling prompts. These prompts are designed to help you reflect more deeply and engage at your own pace. 

I offer Guided Journaling, a series of weekly prompts designed to help participants reflect on their experiences of identity, belonging, and resistance. If you would like to be part of the Guided Journaling experience, please indicate your interest here. Otherwise, you are welcome to journal independently using the prompts and decide whether or not to submit your reflections to the research team.

What Kind of Stories Can I Share? All stories are welcome. This study focuses on how antiblackness shapes the lives of Afro-Caribbean students—especially in U.S. colleges and universities. You’re invited to reflect on themes such as: 

• Experiences with Antiblackness. Have you faced discrimination, bias, or exclusion in school or beyond? How did it affect you? 

• Identity Formation. How do you understand and navigate your Afro-Caribbean identity? When has it felt misrecognized or misunderstood? 

• Cultural Navigation. What challenges—or sources of pride—have come from balancing your heritage with U.S. norms and expectations? 

• Coping & Resistance. What tools, strategies, or acts of care do you use to manage microaggressions or structural racism? 

• Community & Solidarity. Who supports you? How have relationships within Afro-Caribbean or Black communities helped you survive and thrive? 

You’re also welcome to explore intersections with gender, class, family, migration, or other parts of your identity—and how they impact your journey through school and society. 

How to Share Your Story 

• Audio / Video Submission. Record your story in any format you prefer—voice memos, smartphone videos, or edited clips. Speak freely or creatively—this is your space.

• Written or Visual Reflections. Submit a journal entry, poem, short story, letter, photo collage, or artwork. No need to format it “academically.” We welcome informal, expressive, or multilingual contributions. 

Upload Instructions 

Use the form below to upload your files. You can submit one or multiple entries over time. The form will ask if you'd like to remain anonymous or be contacted for follow-up (entirely optional). 

Anonymity & Confidentiality. Your privacy is a priority. All submissions are stored securely and reviewed only by the research team. If you choose to remain anonymous, we will not collect or link your name to the story. No part of your submission will be published or quoted publicly without your explicit consent. 

Why Your Story Matters. Each narrative submitted becomes part of a broader tapestry that reveals how Afro-Caribbean students navigate higher education, antiblackness, and the pursuit of belonging. Your voice can shape how researchers, educators, and institutions understand and support Black diasporic students. Whether it’s one moment or a lifetime of reflection, your contribution is powerful. I am indebted to your trust.

  If you experience any complications with the website, please contact me (faith.northern@nyu.edu)