Parallels of Poverty Between Ghana and the United States by Emily Topping
In the U.S. the rich are separated by gates and padded by each other. We call gated neighborhoods “communities,” which…
In the U.S. the rich are separated by gates and padded by each other. We call gated neighborhoods “communities,” which…
When you look different from nearly everyone, there’s a tendency to notice those similar to you. I’m sure there’s some…
This blog post is going to be short and empowering. Earlier in the week, someone unlawfully entered the home we have…
“Bitte bitte..boom boom…Bitte bitee…BOOM,” the merchant across from me said, as his palms slapped against the animal skin cover of…
Kofi looked like any other five-year-old boy bored out of his mind at an event for adults: dressed in a…
Graffiti shyly peeks out from under posters and old advertisements barely seen if you daydream while venturing through the streets…
Week 3 of Ghana has been completed. Surprisingly, it has been going by really fast considering my homesickness at times…
I am thankful for sweat. I understand that sweat is an important bodily process that allows heat to escape and…
I was raised without religion or any knowledge of what it meant to belong to Christian, Buddhist or Muslim faith….
Accra is a city defined by its dizzying contradictions, lively atmosphere, and friendly people. The chaos of Accra can be…
Here’s what a lot of people won’t tell you- behind every Instagram post, or “wish you were here” selfie that…
This week Carlos, one of my Media in Ghana classmates who has an internship at Radio Univers, hosted the debut…
Last night, I hosted my first radio show. It’s called “Abroad in Accra,” and it was broadcast live on 105.7…
As I walked up the stairs to enter the second floor office of The Chronicle, I looked out nervously at…
As we conclude week two in Ghana and our first official week at work, it has been quite the journey…