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South Africans in Six Descriptors
Having arrived home from South Africa on April 11, I have taken some time to try to process our experiences in Johannesburg and Cape Town. One of the most difficult, distressing, and uplifting museums that we visited in Johannesburg was the Apartheid Museum. When you enter you are given a ticket that randomly classifies you
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South Africans in Six Descriptors
Having arrived home from South Africa on April 11, I have taken some time to try to process our experiences in Johannesburg and Cape Town. One of the most difficult, distressing, and uplifting museums that we visited in Johannesburg was the Apartheid Museum. When you enter you are given a ticket that randomly classifies you
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Soweto
Soweto. What can I tell you about Soweto? Soweto refers to the Southwestern Townships in Johannesburg, and it’s made up of 34 separate townships where approximately 4 million people live. Soweto is a symbol of racism and apartheid and the post-apartheid world of South Africa. Soweto is where Mandela and Tutu lived. Soweto is where
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South Africa
On Monday, March 30, 2026 19 Austin Community College faculty and staff will leave on a remarkable leadership development opportunity. We will be spending ten days in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa to learn from our brethren there and bring that learning back to ACC to inform our leadership and daily work in our