Category Archives: amazing people

The import of democracy: marginalization and conflict

On Monday I’ll be in Nepal attending the Institute for Rights and Development hosted by CREA. I’m looking forward to this though it will take a lot of traveling to get there. (I leave on Saturday morning to go to … Continue reading

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Thank you for dinner, Mr. Terry

Reclaiming True Grits by Bryant Terry Feb. 29, 2008–Mention “soul food” and you will hear scores of health and medical professionals claim that it is the downfall of the health and well-being of African Americans. It is true that African … Continue reading

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Freestyle Soccer and Basketball: WATCH THIS!

Ok, this is insane. If you remotely love soccer, you have to watch this. These kids from Mexico combine copoeira, freestyle running and soccer all in one and it looks beautiful. *thanks gillian and jody! I actually found this video … Continue reading

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