One of Ghana’s major tourist attractions is Elmina Castle, the largest and oldest castle involved in the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The castle became open to tourists at the same time as Ghana’s independence in 1957. Since then, tourists have been able to walk through the castle and into the dungeons in which African slaves were … Continue reading
I’m going through culture shock. I’ve been trying to deny it to myself, but on Day 4, I’m starting to accept it. Accra is different than Lawrence, believe it or not. (The fact that there are palm trees everywhere definitely makes up for the humidity.) And my role as a journalist is different in Accra … Continue reading
Here’s a sample of my photography. These images of mine are currently on display at the KU School of Journalism in Stauffer-Flint Hall. The photos will be on display through the fall 2012 semester. A majority of these pictures are from my photo assignments at the University Daily Kansan, the KU student newspaper. The rest … Continue reading