The Power of Oral History

By aminah | March 9, 2013 | Comments Off on The Power of Oral History

For one month between December 2002 and January 2003, I was fortunate to travel to Cape Verde for the first time to do research. Talking to elders who I assumed were strangers, I soon discovered family among them.  In the process, I uncovered layers of my own identity. I visited sites I had only read…

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Behind the Veil

By aminah | February 2, 2013 | Comments Off on Behind the Veil

I am indebted to the professors and mentors I had as an undergraduate for laying the foundation for my career and for inspiring me with the idea for this endeavor. One of the first jobs I held after graduating from Duke University, was working as a Research Associate/ Office Manager at “Behind the Veil,” a…

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