Grahamstown, South Africa | 2011 View All Articles
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“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
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“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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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