What You Can Expect From Africa Isn’t What Many Of Us Have Been Taught To Expect From Africa

Well hey there, Africa … almost didn’t recognize you! Parts of you look mightydifferent than I’ve been led to believe in the past — in a totally surprisingand empowering way. And you know what? I hope everyone gets to see it,because if the young people in this video are any indication, seriously hugethings are about…

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Jan 27, 2014

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