Time is really flying. I looked at the calender today and said, “WHOA”. I’m pretty sure all the other interns feel the same way. Who knew theses days would pass by so fast?!
Jenn and I went to a Drinking Liberally book club meeting at the Traction house last week. That was great. The people there were really friendly. On Saturday we went out to Fayetteville for a banquet that was held by a group of African American Muslims, where Jenn was the key note speaker. She did a great job. They had a bunch of workshops that we did not get to attend, but we did make it for the dinner. The food was AMAZING. It was so interesting to listen and learn about their religion and other aspects of their culture. Everyone there was very welcoming. I should have taken a plate home (they offered!). Yesterday Jenn and I were on WCOM Radio hosted by Bill Hendrickson. My very first radio show! It was great.
With everything that’s going on, I finally feel like my efforts are making a difference somewhere. I have been doing speaking engagements at NCCU and I went to Athens Drive High School (where I graduated from) to do some voter registration and get some VOE post-cards signed. Its strange. For some reason people are very hesitant about getting registered to vote, but they’ll quickly put their information on a post-card. I just don’t understand that. Anyways, it is safe to say that I’m making progress. I’m waiting to hear back from a few community centers in the Raleigh/Durham area. And I am also in the process of contacting the Women’s Center of NCCU. Hopefully I can make some things happen before the month is up. The clock is tickin’ away and we all still have a lot to get accomplished!
Peace, Love, & Politics,
Juanita
Juanita — you have been doing an amazing job this summer in the face of some adversity. Your work is going to help us far beyond July 30th. Here’s to a great last couple weeks. Adam