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Campus Director of Webster University, Christa Elise Sanders bobtoya, has describe Ghana as her comfort zone.

According to her, she feels very connected to Ghana and does not suffer the challenges an everyday African-American woman would suffer in the USA.

“The many challenges an African-American has to go through in the USA is not present in Ghana. It is nice to be in a country where I don’t have to suffer or fear racism, gun violence and police brutality,” she stated.

She added “Ghana breeds freedom, and that’s what I feel genuine Ghana is. I can finally breathe freedom and whilst breathing I can also try to make an impact in the educational sector.”

Christa Elise Sanders bobtoyarevealed this in an interview on Y107.9FM’s YleaderBoard Series hosted by Rev Erskine on the Myd Morning Radio Show.

The Australian Human Rights Commission describes racism as taking many forms that can happen in many places. It includes prejudice, discrimination or hatred directed at someone because of their colour, ethnicity or national origin.

“People often associate racism with acts of abuse or harassment. However, it doesn’t need to involve violent or intimidating behaviour. Take racial name-calling and jokes. Or consider situations when people may be excluded from groups or activities because of where they come from.

‘…Racism can be revealed through people’s actions as well as their attitudes. It can also be reflected in systems and institutions. But sometimes it may not be revealed at all. Not all racism is obvious. For example, someone may look through a list of job applicants and decide not to interview people with certain surnames”.