Saye Carrie

Saye Carrie was born in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York, to Liberian parents. Her heritage extends beyond Liberia, with ancestral connections to Mali, the Sudan Valley, the Congo River Basin, the Low Country South Carolina, and Barbados. Through regional migration, the ban of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, and the 19th-century Back to Africa Movement, Liberia became home to many of her ancestors and generations thereafter.

Following Liberia’s 1980 coup d’état, Saye Carrie’s mother’s diplomat family migrated to the United States. A year later, her father arrived to pursue his master’s degree. The two met and married in Queens, New York. Between 1989-2003, Liberia endured a devastating civil war, leading many of Saye Carrie’s relatives to relocate to the United States and other parts of the world, a story familiar to countless Liberians.

Due to Saye Carrie’s rich culture, Saye Carrie is committed to bridging the gap across the Black/African diaspora. She holds a master’s degree in social sciences and is an advocate in which “Mindfulness of Kindfulness” is a daily practice.

Beyond her professional and cultural work, Saye Carrie finds joy in history, singing, dancing, reading, writing, cooking, traveling, and cherishing time with family and friends. She is a proud mother to a kind-hearted son and a joyful daughter, and a devoted wife to a terrific husband.

New Interactive Children's

Mindfulness of Kindfulness is an interactive guide that helps families slow down, reflect, and grow together through the power of everyday kindness. Inspired by Dr. Maya Angelou's words, "Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud," this book uses relatable real-life scenarios, guided discussion questions, and family activities to encourage empathy, courage, and compassion. From sharing with loved ones to standing up for someone in need, each lesson creates meaningful conversations between parents and children while reinforcing that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a lasting difference. Perfect for families who want to nurture strong values and raise compassionate, thoughtful children, Mindfulness of Kindfulness shows that every kind choice helps make the world a little brighter.

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Books from Saye Carrie

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Unraveling the Story of Black/African Hair

Saye Carrie is back with her second book. This time she brings black/African hair to the forefront. Hair has played a major role in the lives of black women and girls. Our “Crown and Glory” has direct links back to our African foremothers.

In this book, Saye Carrie captures the hairstory of several women along with her own. She explores the natural hair movement of this present time and its’ flaws. She also reveals how black hair impacted the African diaspora. This book encourages all to embrace what God has blessed them with no matter what style of hair they choose.

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Hidden Commonalities

Hidden Commonalities describes the many cultural groups within the black race. The group consists of Africans and descendants of enslaved Africans, who were brought to the Americas such as North and South America, the Caribbean, and other parts of the world due to chattel slavery. This book explains how these groups are connected because of a history of oppression. Hidden Commonalities explores the conflicts that have emerged among these groups because of different historical experiences and environments. This book attempts to create black solidarity by sharing our commonalities through cuisine, music and dance. Hidden Commonalities attempts to erase stereotypes that Africans and Africans of the diaspora hold against each other and empower them by celebrating their rich history and contributions worldwide.

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