Posts in Race/Ethnic Relations and identity from 2017

During our reflection session on Sunday, one of the questions that Miguel asked us was, “Who were your greatest teachers …

Last week during our weekly reflection, our group watched the harrowing documentary “I Am Not Your Negro.” The film is …

As much as I enjoy learning new things and experiencing new cultures, sometimes it gets to be too much. I …

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

My emotions are not rooted in history, no matter how many times you say it. My experiences? Sure. But the …

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

[Conversation with a vegetable stall owner, in Mandarin] “What kind of vegetables are these?” “Are you Chinese?” “Uhh, yes.” Great. …

How has your identity been challenged? – A question posed at Reflection   Mark one of the following: Black/African American, …

You’d think that I’d make it farther than the airport before I had to pay myself out of trouble. But …

1. I am aware that suffering and the resulting struggle build whole nations, historical connections, unbreakable bonds. I imagine the …