What does Dee do to distance herself from her family and poor upbringing?

Dee distances herself from her family and her poor upbringing by adopting a new identity and aesthetic that reflects a desire for sophistication and cultural authenticity. She changes her name to Wangero Leewanika Kemanjo, rejecting her birth name, and embraces African heritage through fashion and artifacts. Additionally, she often criticizes her family's lifestyle and values, asserting her perceived superiority and detachment from their traditional ways. This behavior highlights her struggle with her identity and her attempt to redefine herself separate from her roots.