The People and Places We Come From PublishedJune 10, 2020 by Horacio Rios As independent projects go, I was given the opportunity to choose the community I wanted to work with over the … Read more
Full of Potential PublishedJuly 26, 2019 by Molly Chakraborty Throughout my life, I’ve heard many things to describe, or maybe even justify, why people are homeless. It’s their fault; … Read more
Bringing the Pieces Together PublishedJuly 02, 2019 by Nini Lam As I reflect on my first two weeks in Washington, D.C., I am inclined to consider how my personal and … Read more
Where Are You From? PublishedJuly 11, 2018 by Jamie Karl It’s a common question and a conversation starter. People in New Orleans are incredibly friendly, and wherever we go, we … Read more
plantations PublishedJune 27, 2018 by Amika Ekanem New Orleans borders the Mississippi River; this is a great location for trade. Great trade locations also mean great plantation … Read more
Becoming Aware PublishedJuly 18, 2017 by Alexander Rubin I am currently participating in DukeEngage-New Orleans. I initially wanted to write this blog post about one of our program’s … Read more
Meant to Be PublishedJuly 10, 2017 by Sanjidah Ahmed “I’m going back home. I couldn’t forgive myself if my mother passed away without me there.” “I’ve just accepted … Read more
LUTKAR PublishedJune 30, 2017 by Qasim Hadeed '20 He stands still, but that is not what defines his state, even though his eyes mirror his posture, but also … Read more