The air was thick in the condemned cells- where those who fought for their freedom were left to die. The original brick flooring was entirely cloaked in a solid layer of decomposed human waste of those souls condemned. I felt chills and had rushed visions of myself as one of the captured. Elmina and Cape Read More …
Last week I began my internship at the Center for Democratic Development in Ghana. I joined the CDD’s social media and communication team and jumped right into producing content for the organization’s annual flagship event: a lecture series named Kronti Ne Akwamu. Kronti Ne Akwamu is an Akan symbol that represents balanced government. The symbol Read More …
This past weekend I became acquainted with emotions that I didn’t know I was capable of feeling: everything ranging from a deep, gut-wrenching guilt that I still can’t shake, to a profound sadness fueled by frustration at my inability to change the past. I felt primed for our trip to the Elmina Slave Trade Castle. Read More …
Africa is often presented to the western world as an unknown country. Yes, it is wrongfully seen as a continent where everyone is the same. A topic that angers most, the misconception of what and who resides across the Atlantic Ocean reaches far beyond the passed-down knowledge the youth receives. Western media and academia both Read More …
Should a local man or women mention “Aburi”, the first emotion that comes to mind is being relaxed. This sacred land up high is not far for those who seek it; yet, the large garden and forest lie distant from the busy sounds of Accra. I am new to international travel and this freshman experience Read More …
Today marks my sixth day in Ghana! I can’t believe the Media In Ghana group has been here for almost a week already. I guess it’s true that time flies when you’re having fun! Besides being jetlagged, exhausted from heat and still being in shock that I am halfway across the world from everything I Read More …
We were not so sure about our choice of flying with Egypt Air to Accra, Ghana in the beginning. However, the outcome surprised us in a big way. During the 21-hour layover in Cairo, Egypt, we started the amazing adventure of Summer 2017 before we even arrived in Ghana! After checking in at the hotel Read More …
Tonight was a whirlwind of rearranging beds, furniture, setting up mosquito nets, watching them fall down and trying again (and again for some). We now successfully have our rooms more-or-less set up. Much creativity was involved, from cramming all 6 of the guys into the one bedroom with working AC to making string out of Read More …
words by Katrina Cantwell photos by Austin Hicks Media in Ghana 2017 had our final group meeting before we start the adventure of a lifetime together. Instead of having our normal class session on Thursday, everyone going on the trip (and a few others) gathered at Leslie’s house on Friday night for a pizza party. The Read More …