The People and Places We Come From
Published by Horacio Rios
As independent projects go, I was given the opportunity to choose the community I wanted to work with over the …
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Full of Potential
Published 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; …
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Bringing the Pieces Together
Published by Nini Lam
As I reflect on my first two weeks in Washington, D.C., I am inclined to consider how my personal and …
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Where Are You From?
Published by Jamie Karl
It’s a common question and a conversation starter. People in New Orleans are incredibly friendly, and wherever we go, we …
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plantations
Published by Amika Ekanem
New Orleans borders the Mississippi River; this is a great location for trade. Great trade locations also mean great plantation …
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Becoming Aware
Published 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 …
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Meant to Be
Published 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 …
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