Posts in Women's Advocacy/Empowerment from 2017

This week was robotics week at camp! On Monday morning the girls received a Lego Mindstorm kit. They were given …

I’m from a pretty small town. It’s usually a quiet little place – so quiet that I can hear our …

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 …

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

This week I am left wondering how my Americanness alters my perception, understanding, and appreciation of South African historical sites. …

As a born-and-raised southern Californian, it’s safe to say rain makes me uncomfortable. While I know rains are desperately needed …

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

Traveling from the north Atlantic to the south Pacific, Fiji (GMT +12) was my fourth time zone within four days. …