Posts in identity from 2017

“Philanthropy is changing. By design and by demand. Proactively and reactively” -Brian Crimmins The non-profit sector is one that has …

A well-known fact about me is that I like to critically analyze most things. Where everyone else (read: white liberals) …

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

I am currently participating in DukeEngage-New Orleans. I initially wanted to write this blog post about one of our program’s …

Today when I got back from work, I had an interesting conversation with my host mom about identity, specifically, last …

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 …

“I’m going back home. I couldn’t forgive myself if my mother passed away without me there.”   “I’ve just accepted …

July 4th. A day that brings even the most unpatriotic people out to the BBQ wearing red, white, and blue. …