I'm a Durham, NC native and a Public Policy major at Duke University also studying journalism and French. I'm particularly interested in education and family policy.I love how radio brings stories to life in such an intimate and personal way, and it's always had a place in my life. In my family, cooking and public radio go together like peanut butter and jelly. I'm interested in all corners of the globe, especially France and South Africa, where I've spent time studying and working.Beyond journalism, I'm a dancer and a huge ballet nerd (that's a thing) and my favorite place to be is a North Carolina beach.
While relations between the US and Cuba may be on the road to recovery, the decades-old embargo bans leisure travel to Cuba. So instead, Carnival Corporation’s newest cruise line, fathom, is hoping travelers will sign up for their “social impact” voyages.
President Barack Obama called Friday’s Supreme Court ruling “a victory for America.” Meanwhile, in India, being gay can mean a life lived in secrecy, blackmail and even jail time. Indian-American author Manil Suri hopes the US Supreme Court decision will set a worldwide precedent.
San Pedro Sula has earned the bloody title of world’s deadliest city four years in a row. Graffiti artists hope to change that with some spray paint and imagination. And ironically, they’re teaming up with the police to ensure they can work without catching a stray bullet.