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
Two Americas PublishedJuly 16, 2017 by Ryan Dant Last week during our weekly reflection, our group watched the harrowing documentary “I Am Not Your Negro.” The film is … Read more
But where am I REALLY from? PublishedJuly 10, 2017 by Victoria Wang I’ve been forced to confront my identity here on a daily basis. From men on the street who yell “ni … 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
Let Me Be Silent, If Only For a Little While PublishedJuly 09, 2017 by Kristina Smith My emotions are not rooted in history, no matter how many times you say it. My experiences? Sure. But the … Read more
Who Gets to Be “African”? PublishedJuly 04, 2017 by Ashleigh Smith Being an African American woman, I knew coming to South Africa would be a different experience for me. In my … Read more
The Challenge of Uncertainty PublishedJuly 02, 2017 by Kristina Smith How has your identity been challenged? – A question posed at Reflection Mark one of the following: Black/African American, … Read more
African in South Africa PublishedJune 18, 2017 by Mumbi Kanyogo 1. I am aware that suffering and the resulting struggle build whole nations, historical connections, unbreakable bonds. I imagine the … Read more
Miami in Amerikkka PublishedJune 04, 2017 by Sanjidah Ahmed When I was eight-years-old, my dad decided that we were all going to speak English and only English in the … Read more