Category: Africa

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Waving Through a Window

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While flying out of Kansas City, the song “Waving Through a Window” from the musical, Dear Evan Hansen played on my Spotify (link to a live performance here). That song was so fitting for the moment, because I was looking out the window of the plane, thinking of what will come from this next adventure of mine. It’s my third trip to the African … Read More Waving Through a Window

+ Africa, black writing, culture, Dakar, dissertation, German, Germany, HBW, kansas, lookoutmywindow, research, West Africa, women, women's history, women's history month

Post about My Research Featured on the HBW Blog

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Since coming back to Lawrence, I have had several opportunities to discuss my work with the people on KU’s campus. The director of the Project on the History of Black Writing asked me to write a guest post about my research for Women’s History Month. The blog is a great resource, and I am so lucky to be part of this amazing project! Once … Read More Post about My Research Featured on the HBW Blog

+ Africa, Dakar, lookoutmywindow, Senegal, travel, West Africa

Flying Out of Dakar – A Pro Tip & A Funny Story

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Like almost every day in Dakar, the day I flew out was also very interesting. The security at the airport is a little odd, since the airport is so small. You have to go through the Border Control, and then the normal scanners for your luggage. I had a re-useable water bottle and it was full, so they made me drink it before letting … Read More Flying Out of Dakar – A Pro Tip & A Funny Story

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Living In and Getting Around Dakar

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Over the past *almost* month, I have thought of several things I want to share about my time here in Dakar, but couldn’t figure out when to write about them. So, I decided today’s post would be a catch-all about different things I have noticed since arriving here. Living: – I am currently staying in a flat that has a propane stove and oven. … Read More Living In and Getting Around Dakar

+ Africa, Dakar, lookoutmywindow, travel, West Africa

3,000 Views – Woohoo!

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I’m really excited that you all enjoy reading about my travels and research. Thank you so much for helping this blog top 3,000 views as of today! With that said, here are some photos of the locals and scenery I have been snapping as I walk around Dakar. Comment below with things you want to read more about!

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The Sidewalks are Full

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Of cracks, like many other sidewalks, but what’s missing here are chunks. Of sellers with with shirts, designer purses, and the right shoe of every pair in their stock, all lined up neatly by type. The shirts are everything from jerseys to Twilight (the Wal-Mart shirt with Team Edward or Jacob).The shirts sometimes come from the losers of sporting matches in the Global North … Read More The Sidewalks are Full

+ Africa, Dakar, HLM, lookoutmywindow, market, Senegal, tailor, travel, WARC, West Africa

Le Marché des HLM and Tailored Clothes in Dakar

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For quite some time, I have wanted to visit “Achelleme,” the famous fabric market in Dakar. I did some research and found this post from “Senegal Daily” which had some tips about what to expect at the market. And aside from that post and a brief description from Lonely Planet, there isn’t much information at the top of Google about what to expect. Getting to … Read More Le Marché des HLM and Tailored Clothes in Dakar

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