Julie Gichuru Opens Up About Being Attacked For Her Asian Heritage
Some people often work themselves into a bubbling fit of rage at the mere mention of some celebrity names but Julie Gichuru is among the lucky few who receive boundless love. She is Kenya’s sweetheart, the good wife and the good mother.
But just like all of us, this anchor has received her won share of thistles. In a poem titled Ludicrous Ridicule aka Heaven Kiss. Julie Gichuru opens up like never before
They’ve called me many things
Some of which my heart embraced,
They hissed ‘Grandma’ and I was stunned,
For tis such a blessed state!
They called me a tribalist; me?
Really, such a cheek!
I’ve no time for human boxes,
Tis character I seek.
They attacked my Asian heritage
‘Pakistani woman’ they hissed at me!
I’m the child of an Afr-Asian marriage,
This blood runs deep, indeed!
But just like any strong woman, Julie takes it all in a stride saying that :
My soul, like the African Savanah
Roams far and wild and free;
My blood’s like the Asian tiger
Fiery & passionate for all to see.
