Grahamstown, South Africa | 2011 View All Articles
“I am so happy I am a man”
By: Christine Mehta (Contributing: Shayna Meliker)
Boys in Grahamstown retreat into “the bush” for a month or so, after they are circumcised as part of the rite of passage into manhood. They live in tents in isolation there, learning how to be a man. Continue reading
“Idonki!” Donkeys play a vital role
By: Danielle Waugh
Mlunguseli Chaki makes a living with his donkeys. If you visit the township, it’s a good bet the roaming donkey you see in the street is Chaki’s. Continue reading
Beadmaker’s daughter breaks the college education barrier
By: Nate Hopper
The end of apartheid marked the beginning of opportunity. Especially educational opportunity. Nothemba Makinana’s daughter is one example. Continue reading
Albino man’s music salves the soul
By: Mackenzie Reiss
Thuthuzi is “different.” He is an albino. While that’s made life tough, it’s also fueled his love of music. Continue reading
South side: Syracuse, NY | 2010 View All Articles
Officer’s challenge: Keep kids on “the straight and narrow”
By: Christine Mehta
“If I can help at least one kid in this school be successful,” says Officer Leon Saddler, “I’m happy.” Saddler is the school resource officer at Danforth Middle School. Continue reading
Homeless, but rooted in his writing
By: Nate Hopper
Mervyn Patrick is homeless, but not ungrounded. He finds solace in his writing. Indeed, you can find him online, on Amazon. Continue reading
Fowler student engineers his future
By: Jenny Cheng
Unlike many of his peers, Justin Williams will be graduating from Fowler High School and going to college. The soft-spoken, sturdy 17-year-old hopes to become an environmental engineer, and he has set himself apart from peers to be where he is today. Continue reading
Safe streets: She makes sure of it
By: Fernando Alfonso
Debbie Anderson’s half-dozen children are grown and gone. But as a street crossing guard, she is still “mother” to many. Continue reading