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
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
Enough is Enough PublishedJuly 09, 2017 by Lauren Anders “Americans think everything needs to be done America first. Here we do things South Africa first.” Work has been a … Read more
Who Gets to Be “African”? PublishedJuly 04, 2017 by Ashleigh Smith Being an African American woman, I knew coming to South Africa would be a different experience for me. In my … Read more
Law, Activism, and Sacrifice PublishedJuly 02, 2017 by Victoria Wang Before coming to Cape Town, the word “activist” evoked specific images: those of people on the streets and on campuses, … Read more
What Good Am I Doing Here? PublishedJune 25, 2017 by Victoria Wang I find myself wondering how much “good” I’m doing here on a daily basis. As I sit at my desk … Read more