Lebawit Girma
Lebawit Girma, also known as Lily, is a global tourism reporter for Skift and an award-winning writer, photographer, and the founder of See the Caribbean, a platform promoting sustainable travel to the region. Born in Ethiopia and raised in Côte d’Ivoire, she transitioned from being a Skadden Arps energy lawyer to embracing a nomadic life focused on storytelling and travel. Girma has contributed to multiple publications, guidebooks, and worked with tourism boards, combining her passions for travel, culture, and identity.
Recommendations
A fascinating book on the history of slavery and sugar cane mills established by Spanish colonialists in the Dominican Republic, as well as a look at rebellions and other interesting facts.
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A novel by Maryse Condé that is a must-read, focusing on the African Diaspora, with insights into their colonialism and slavery past.
Editions
On reporting, Ethiopia, and the Carribean