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