A Community Even Through Crisis
Published by Muhammad Fazili
The drums beat with a melody that played like a ray of hope in a solemn place–a snippet of unity …
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Disconnecting to Connect
Published by Bennett Burnes
Though I anticipated to better understand the function of race, gender, privilege, and geography on this program, I certainly did …
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Showing Solidarity, and Learning to Listen
Published by Carter Forinash
Other DukeEngage Seattle participants have written about the unexpected challenges of their non-profit work, Pride celebrations’ struggles with true inclusivity, …
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Hope In the Future
Published by Andrew Zheng
I consider myself an optimist; however, when I think of the future, I can’t help but be a bit pessimistic. …
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My Midway Mindset
Published by Bennett Burnes
This midway point in my Duke engage experience has largely been a point of reflection, contemplating what I have gained …
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Reality Check
Published by Molly Monsour
My first stress of DukeEngage came the morning of my flight (4 AM, eek) when my bag was overweight, and …
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Language Barriers are Hard
Published by Alexis Pearman
Sometimes, I get the opportunity to accompany my boss to the mobile home parks she represents. One day, we went …
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Gentrification, Privilege, and the American Dream
Published by Grace Jeffrey
“The American Dream still exists.” During DukeEngage Academy, our cohort grappled with this statement, moving ourselves to stand by signs …
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Pride Month: When you’re inclusive but still hate the poor
Published by Matt Wisner
We’re on our way out of the city to spend some time in the woods. I grew up in the …
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