Ignorance and Privilege
Published by Melissa White
The concept of privilege has been brought up frequently during my time in South Africa. Whether it was by myself, …
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You have legs? Use them
Published by Madeleine Scully
One of my favorite quotes is “the personal is political.” The statement was prominently used during second-wave feminism to center …
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Indifference or Desensitization?
Published by Juliana Mayer
Upon arriving to one of the hundreds of factories SACTWU represents, I was struck by how humble the workspace was. …
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Who is My Authentic Self?
Published by Ysanne Spence
I am astounded at the complexity of my interactions with each person I meet here. I feel as though every …
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You’re Gay? That’s Okay!
Published by Andrew Zheng
I’ve seen my fair share of the world, good and bad. So I have grown to expect everything and anything. …
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A mental depository of incredible narratives, co-written by Bill Chafe and Zara Porter
Published by Zara Porter
Growing up in church, I had become accustomed to the cookie-cutter services without much variation. But this past Sunday, my …
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On learning to believe in the power of protest
Published by Mabelle Zhang
Lately, I have been doubting the power of protests. I used to believe that civic engagement, peaceful demonstrations, and …
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ULwimi: Language and the tongue
Published by Bennett Burnes
Having grown up in such a linguistically homogenous society as the United States – and particularly suburban California – language …
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A Direct Impact
Published by Melissa White
It was my first real day at work. The previous day, I had shadowed the person I would be filling …
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A Place of Contrariety
Published by Bennett Burnes
My initial view of South Africa is a place of contrariety. From imposing mountains to the beaches and million dollar …
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