Let Me Be Silent, If Only For a Little While PublishedJuly 09, 2017 by Kristina Smith My emotions are not rooted in history, no matter how many times you say it. My experiences? Sure. But the … 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
Am I Really Helping? PublishedJuly 03, 2017 by Lenae Ryan Every day, we walk into the black building with bright red windows at 33 Church Street. We say hi to … 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
The Challenge of Uncertainty PublishedJuly 02, 2017 by Kristina Smith How has your identity been challenged? – A question posed at Reflection Mark one of the following: Black/African American, … 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
The Crypt PublishedJune 25, 2017 by Mumbi Kanyogo If you walk on Long Street, past the Iziko Slave Lodge Museum and the company gardens, you will come across … Read more
Why are you here? PublishedJune 25, 2017 by Lauren Anders DukeEngage was one of the primary reasons I applied to Duke. I participated in a similar program in high school … Read more
Motivation PublishedJune 25, 2017 by Emery Jenson What is the reward for humanitarian work? For working at a non-governmental organization (NGO) or working as a volunteer? The … Read more
World Refugee Day PublishedJune 20, 2017 by Emery Jenson “We all have the potential to be refugees.” There were a few empty seats in the auditorium at Sophumelela High … Read more