Author Archives: Linley Benson

by Bryan Cross ​As our group nears the end of our time exploring Cape Town, it is pertinent to take some time to reflect back on what we have learned. Much of what we have learned so far underscores the economic disparity here. There is a stark contrast between those who live in relative comfort… Continue reading →

Although I spent the past semester learning about the South African culture, I honestly had no idea what to expect when I got here. I was speechless the first day when I saw the view of Table Mountain from my hotel room, and even more in awe when I first stepped outside to see the… Continue reading →

by Linley Benson The District Six Museum was quite a humbling experience, and definitely put into perspective for me some of the major unjust impacts of the apartheid government. It is one thing to learn about the displacement of black and colored peoples and their forced movement away from their homes, however we had a… Continue reading →

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