Queenie Jenkins, a 25-year-old Jamaican British woman, navigates life in South London, caught between two cultures yet fully embraced by neither. Her identity is a complex tapestry of heritage and environment, a blend that often leaves her straddling cultural divides. At work, she’s a determined and capable journalist, but her professional environment often highlights her otherness, from microaggressions to blatant dismissals of her worth.
In her personal life, Queenie juggles the expectations of her Jamaican upbringing with the realities of contemporary British life. Family gatherings brim with warmth but also carry the weight of unspoken criticisms about her choices and the life she’s trying to build. Among friends, she oscillates between worlds, her individuality shining through yet sometimes overshadowed by the pressure to conform.
London’s vibrant but isolating landscape mirrors Queenie’s internal struggle. The bustling streets and diverse communities provide opportunities, yet they also remind her of the societal structures that force her to constantly explain, defend, or redefine herself. Queenie is resilient, witty, and fiercely independent, but she’s also vulnerable, seeking belonging in a space that feels as fragmented as her sense of self. Her journey is one of discovery, questioning, and ultimately redefining what it means to truly belong.
