Posts from Cape Town, South Africa 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 …

You know what they say — there’s no use in crying over spilt milk. Especially when you have a housekeeper …

On Wednesday, just as the warmth of the day gave way to cool breezes, we walked around the pathways of …

I don’t think I’ve ever undergone more self-reflection than I have on this trip, and have never felt so strongly …

What actually changed for the average South African when apartheid ended and a new democracy was ushered in? This is …

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