Charlotte: Its beauty and unfortunate reality PublishedJuly 15, 2019 by Camara Wooten When I first arrived in Charlotte, I was astonished by its beautiful skyline, suburban and urban vibe, and rich ethnic … Read more
Reflections after a Week of Teaching PublishedJuly 13, 2019 by Thomas Cooper Yesterday marked the end of my first full week of teaching at Highland Renaissance Academy with Freedom School Partners in … Read more
Pursuing My Passion at Council PublishedJuly 13, 2019 by Camara Wooten This summer, I will be working as a research and policy intern at the Council for Children’s Rights (CFCR). CFCR … Read more
Introduction to the Queen City PublishedJune 09, 2019 by Madeleine Sparrow In my first week in Charlotte, I am most struck by the glaring economic disparities evident across the different residential … Read more
The White Elephant in the Room PublishedJune 09, 2019 by Madeleine Sparrow On my first day of in-town training at Freedom School Partners, I was startled when a simple “Good Morning” led … Read more
First Week on the Job PublishedJune 09, 2019 by Thomas Cooper In my last blog post, I mentioned that I will be working at an organization this summer that helps to … Read more
Hypocrite or Nah? PublishedJune 09, 2019 by Jinny Yoon Living in Charlotte is really pushing my buttons in different ways. Namely, I keep noticing that people of color rely … Read more
Welcome to Charlotte PublishedJune 09, 2019 by Thomas Cooper When I first arrived in Charlotte, I was not sure what to expect from the city. I had never properly … Read more
Being Intentional with My Time in Charlotte PublishedJune 09, 2019 by Jinny Yoon As I walked outside the airport, the overwhelming heat and humidity hit me. I immediately dreaded the upcoming two months … Read more
Charlotte 2018 Blog – External Link PublishedJune 11, 2018 by cathystamm The 2018 DukeEngage-Charlotte cohort has decided to maintain their blog on an external site. Here’s the link to that blog. … Read more