Category: Human Dignity

I remember making a simple phone call to check on the progress of my friend’s sister. She had earned a scholarship to study abroad, and everyone was hopeful that the journey was unfolding as planned. 

One of the most painfully unforgettable moments of my life happened in January, 2020. My father had been admitted to the hospital and had remained unconscious for several days. 

They were two brothers, born of the same parents into a poor home. They slept under the same roof and grew up with the same struggles. After secondary school, both searched for a better life, but their paths soon diverged. The younger brother encountered a kind stranger who helped him establish a small trading business.…

Just a few days ago, I found myself thinking about Dr Likee, the Ghanaian skit maker, and how far his creativity has travelled beyond expectations. I remember noticing how his skits were even curated into Kofi Kinaata’s Black Stars song project, and I paused at the quiet brilliance of that moment.

Welcome to July with Daily Grace. This month, we turn our attention to one of life’s most profound yet often neglected truths: Human Dignity. Every day, we encounter people whose dignity is either affirmed or diminished not only by governments, institutions, and leaders, but also by ordinary conversations, everyday decisions, and the subtle ways we…