Program: Cabo Verde

There are many assumptions about Africa, with one of them being that the country has a relatively homogenous population. This …

I’ve met a handful of people who can contextualize my ethnicity on a map. Once I give context that I …

In the city of Praia, we are greeted by women in the streets who carry coolers, bottles of water, and …

Standing outside the local super market at the town mall, I anxiously approached a middle-aged woman as she zipped by. …

When I look back on my experience at DukeEngage Academy, I imagine myself as a baby bird eagerly guzzling down …

Within a glance, I saw the target signs: fanny pack (Not the ‘hip’ ones), white New Balance walking shoes, khaki …

The first aspect of the island I noticed was the water.   When I arrived in Praia, I was immediately …

Coming to Cabo Verde made me realize how many stereotypes are perpetuated about Africans. As I told many of my …

Dear Reader,   Of the few consistencies I’ve experienced here in Cabo Verde, the most prevalent is the requirement of …

Volcanoes: 6th grade science class. Learning the reaction between baking soda and vinegar. Friendship bracelets: Walton’s summer camp. Carrying around …