Posts from Cape Town, South Africa in Women's Advocacy/Empowerment from 2017

I didn’t really know what to expect when I left my home in Miami, FL, and headed to Johannesburg to …

The word “coon” is heavy with history. But whose history determines how heavy? In America, the word “coon” is met …

This week was my first week working at the District Six Museum and it’s been great. One of the greatest …

This week I am left wondering how my Americanness alters my perception, understanding, and appreciation of South African historical sites. …

I’ve been forced to confront my identity here on a daily basis. From men on the street who yell “ni …

Throughout my time here in Cape Town, my biggest irritation has been the insistence of drawing parallels between South Africa …

“Americans think everything needs to be done America first. Here we do things South Africa first.” Work has been a …

Being an African American woman, I knew coming to South Africa would be a different experience for me. In my …

Before coming to Cape Town, the word “activist” evoked specific images: those of people on the streets and on campuses, …

I find myself wondering how much “good” I’m doing here on a daily basis. As I sit at my desk …