08.07.2012 18:56
Tonight I watched my last sunset in Salvador, a good time to
reflect on the last month and a half. I’ve met some incredible people here—my housemom,
the director of my language program, my Portuguese instructor and fellow
classmates, as well as local students, musicians, and social workers spending
their lives to improve their communities. Friday I had a chance to visit the community of Liberdade and meet the director and founder of Ilê Aiyê, the esteemed bloco afro that started the Bahia's black consciousness movement decades ago with the intention of transforming lives through music, fostering pride in one's self and solidarity in the community, which plays an integral role in development in Brazil. Friday night we gave presentations on our learning experiences and had a huge reception and party with the school's faculty and students from Steve Biko. Though I’m very ready to be
home in Austin, a piece of my heart is now in Salvador and I know I’ll
be back again some day. Until the next time!
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