Intense Historic Immersion PublishedJuly 20, 2017 by Elizabeth Finny I didn’t really know what to expect when I left my home in Miami, FL, and headed to Johannesburg to … Read more
Welcome to the Coon Carnival PublishedJuly 20, 2017 by Ashleigh Smith The word “coon” is heavy with history. But whose history determines how heavy? In America, the word “coon” is met … Read more
My Name is Ashleigh, Not America PublishedJuly 20, 2017 by Ashleigh Smith This week was my first week working at the District Six Museum and it’s been great. One of the greatest … Read more
Remarkable, Yet Unremarkable PublishedJuly 16, 2017 by Kristina Smith This week I am left wondering how my Americanness alters my perception, understanding, and appreciation of South African historical sites. … 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
What do you want to be when you grow up? PublishedJuly 10, 2017 by Lenae Ryan You know what they say — there’s no use in crying over spilt milk. Especially when you have a housekeeper … Read more
It is Solved By Walking PublishedJuly 10, 2017 by Janie Booth On Wednesday, just as the warmth of the day gave way to cool breezes, we walked around the pathways of … Read more
Feelings, Feelings, and More Feelings PublishedJuly 10, 2017 by Elizabeth Finny I don’t think I’ve ever undergone more self-reflection than I have on this trip, and have never felt so strongly … Read more
Rephrasing the Commonalities Between Apartheid and the Present PublishedJuly 10, 2017 by Emery Jenson What actually changed for the average South African when apartheid ended and a new democracy was ushered in? This is … Read more
Not Everything Is About America, I Promise PublishedJuly 09, 2017 by Mumbi Kanyogo Throughout my time here in Cape Town, my biggest irritation has been the insistence of drawing parallels between South Africa … Read more