By Monica Hobbs For one of my big projects at my internship, I did a story about renewable energy in Ghana. Like the rest of the world, the Ghanaian government has developed a plan to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Yet the transition framework isn’t only about preserving the environment. Ghana has a Read More …
By McKenzie Days I wake up to a call at 7 a.m. from my coworker who surprises me with a new assignment. She informs me to go to a specific location and says she will meet me there. I start to hurry to get ready. Sitting in a crowded room with red and blue balloons Read More …
By Jose Carrillo As a preface to the quality of photos used in these blogs, they come from a camcorder. Before departing from the United States I decided to film with one in order to; 1) document my time here, 2) use footage to create personal projects, and 3) have the grainy/VHS look of a Read More …
By Tariq Rasheed This week has been filled with mixed emotions at XpressGas, I’m still trying to push for better work. I, however, have had the opportunity to develop relationships with some of my coworkers and speak with them about multiple topics, some I’ve bonded over food with, and for others it’s been family. A Read More …
By Stella Zhang We did a natural exploration on our last weekend in Ghana. We went to Wli Agumatsa Waterfalls, Afadjato Mountain, a monkey sanctuary, and Lake Volta in the Volta region. As the highest waterfall in Ghana, the Wli waterfall is quite spectacular. The water is clear, and people can swim in the lake Read More …
By Karis Frazier After being in Ghana for five weeks now, I have learned that dancing is a huge part of the culture. I love that anywhere you go in Ghana, in whatever circumstance, you can find common ground with people through dancing. The first time I really understood how much dancing was a part Read More …
By Ke’ali McCarter One of the most frustrating parts of candid photography is those moments when a great photo opportunity turns out blurry. This has happened countless times during my time here in Ghana and every time my heart sinks a little. However, not all blurry photos are bad, some add context and movement to Read More …
By Stella Zhang During our trip to Kumasi, we visited the Manhyia palace museum, I learned a lot about the history and culture of the Ashanti region and the kings of the region. We also went to the Kejetia market. In the market, I saw a lot of daily necessities imported from China. The kind Read More …
By Monica Hobbs On a free day, I decided to set out on my own little adventure in Accra. And let me say that it was quite the journey! After sleeping in, (I wake up at 6 a.m. every day for work mind you) I got ready for the day. My outfit of choice: jean Read More …
By Kyla Morris This week I had the opportunity to interview the 2021 Sports Reporter of the Year, known as Mavis Amanor to some, but is called Fire Lady by most. She is a reporter and show host for Asempa FM and Adom TV, two shows broadcasted in the local Twi language. She is a Read More …
By Nahla Bendefaa As I was preparing to come to Ghana, I was most excited and apprehensive about the food. Despite being African, I had never been south of the Sahara. Most of my ventures into Sub-Saharan African food were Ethiopian or Senegalese and often happened within the confines of a restaurant in Morocco or Read More …
By McKenzie Days The Chronicle recently gave me the opportunity to learn about Ghanaian politics through attending Parliament sessions. I shadowed my coworker who was in the Parliament beat and he guided me during the sessions. The most evident difference in the governing body in Ghana compared to the U.S. is the sense of equality Read More …
By Romie Avivi Stuhl Opportunities sometimes arise in unexpected places. On Tuesday I headed to the Kempinski Hotel in Accra for a 9 a.m. assignment about corporate responsibility and sustainability. However, being in the Kempinski Hotel led me to an additional story and my first solo assignment. The conference room was quite cold and my Read More …
By Kiasia Baggenstos On a typical morning in Portland, I’d wake up to birds chirping, my siblings arguing about who would eat the last chocolate Z-bar, and my mom yelling “It’s time for school kids.” I despised being woken up by such chatter every morning until I soon discovered that 5 weeks without the noisy Read More …
By Kiasia Baggenstos Growing up bi-racial I would always feel like being black and white was like politics, it was as if I was too black to be white and too white to be black. I would see different beliefs on each side of my family, and I was not able to make sense of Read More …