When I received my acceptance letter to City Year, I thought about it in a very narcissistic sense. I was committing a year of service, I had to find housing, I was moving away from my friends and family. I couldn’t care less about the people with whom I would embark on this year of service. The story of how…
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Women’s History Month 2012: Michelle Rhee
I never thought I would work in education. Ever. Throughout high school and college I had some of the most positive educators in my life but I didn’t give the idea much thought. I was way too enthralled by the realm of Public Health, more importantly, sexual health. In my eyes, there was no cause…
Women’s History Month 2012: Audre Lorde
Every March we celebrate the history of over half the Earth’s population – their history, tenacity, and amazingness. Every March we celebrate Women’s History Month. This month I will write about 30 women who have shaped me into the person I am today, inspired me to never stop fighting for what’s right, and encouraged me to be…
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