Time to Do The Work
Published by Harry Liang
On the LEAH Project’s first day of summer youth training, an overcast Friday where each rain cloud that rolled over …
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Gentrification, Privilege, and the American Dream
Published by Grace Jeffrey
“The American Dream still exists.” During DukeEngage Academy, our cohort grappled with this statement, moving ourselves to stand by signs …
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Choosing Words Wisely, or Not At All
Published by Chiara Settineri
A few weeks ago, we were tasked with the responsibility to create a presentation for an upcoming sexual harassment training …
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Dinner and conversation with Seattle Councilman Mike O’Brien
Published by Tommy Lin
Last Thursday, the 15 DukeEngagers and our site coordinators had dinner with Duke alum and Seattle City Council member Mike …
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The Puzzle of Privilege
Published by Lauren Owens
Our DukeEngage cohort began the week by participating in a privilege sensitivity activity. In this exercise, statements are read aloud …
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What it means to be from Duke
Published by Matt Shalhoub
After just completing our fifth week in New Orleans, I have noticed that no matter where our travels have taken …
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“It’s not about you.”
Published by Esha Shah
In the past four weeks, I have spent time visiting local community centers to learn about the various Women@Work projects …
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Holding 500 million in the palm of my hand
Published by David Li
Imagine yourself in a scenario. You wake up in the morning, walk to the café, buy a cup of coffee, …
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Watch Your Language!
Published by Tristan Malhotra
It’s funny how two pages of reading can bring together lessons from a multitude of experiences. It really goes to …
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A Benediction of Discomfort
Published by Lily Koning
Last weekend, our group visited Peter Storey, a former bishop in the Methodist Church. We sat in a circle in …
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