I arrived at Emory University in Atlanta two days ago, where I met the 12 other educators on our Fulbright team. Since then, we have been preparing for our journey by discussing Namibian history, choosing curricular areas, and reflecting on privilege, racism, power, and oppression. I am very excited to work with such seasoned educators.
Today we visited the Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site. We paused at the reflecting pool, which holds the tombs of Dr. and Mrs. King. I especially enjoyed our guided tour of the home in which King was born.We learned that Dr. King and his two siblings were born in the house. Rev. King hired a doctor from the north to temporarily live with the family and deliver the children, as white doctors in the south refused to deliver black babies. I left the historical site feeling deeply moved and inspired.
After, I ate a delicious meal of turkey, ribs, greens, squash, and cornbread at Thelma's Rib Shack. The ribs were by far my favorite. I've really enjoyed my stay in Atlanta, although I'm not sure I could live through the humidity on a daily basis. I am now waiting to board our 15 hour flight to Johannesburg. Stay tuned for more...
