By Milly Gamlen After a month, I finally created something I’m proud of. This may be the only story I published during my time in Ghana, but I can honestly say it feels like me. It was the type of work I want to spend my life doing, and, for that, I am happy. My Read More …
By Milly Gamlen When I first came to Ghana I was so excited. I felt like even though my heritage is Nigerian, I would still feel somewhat closer to it by being on the right continent and only a few countries away. Too a degree I was right, but not in all the ways I Read More …
By Milly Gamlen This week was one of frustration for me. I was always raised to be optimistic, that it is right to carry through on commitments you make, but this was the week I began to question if there are exceptions to that rule. It’s week three of my internship and I feel like Read More …
By Milly Gamlen Since meeting my boss, I really feel like things are falling into place. She explained that she was under the impression I would be starting this Monday, as opposed to last Monday, so there was some confusion. Thankfully, she clarified that I would be working with the communication team, which is what Read More …
By Milly Gamlen This week, we all started work, and I began my internship at PenPlusBytes. It is a non-profit that promotes “good governance in Africa.” They do this through projects focused on media literacy and visibility. The company is composed of a small group of focused professionals all working towards one set of shared Read More …
By Milly Gamlen When I was accepted to the Media in Ghana Program, I felt a lot of excitement. As a mixed-raced woman who is partly African, I have always wanted to see where that part of me originates. As the trip grew closer, the excitement became anxiety, anxiety that I am not African enough to Read More …