Furaha Asani is a postdoctoral researcher based in Leicester, U.K. She's also a teacher, mental health advocate and writer, with a love for old lipstick. You can find her being unprofessional on Twitter @DrFuraha_Asani.
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Furaha Asani, Ph.D.
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Furaha's Articles
After I earned my Ph.D., some people have questioned my credentials. But, as a Black female academic, I stand by my ‘Dr.’ title for this key reason.
, September 25, 2020
4 Min Read