I arrived in Mississippi on Friday, driving two hours south of Memphis to Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi. I came to TFA’s Institute early, for Justice Journey. I had no idea what Justice Journey was, but I felt like I knew nothing about Mississippi, and I was eager for the chance to learn more. …
I’ve spent the bulk of the past two weeks packing my belongings and saying goodbye. It’s funny, both how much stuff I’ve accumulated and how many people I feel like I have to say goodbye to. I’ve also been watching videos and reading articles as part of the assigned pre-work from Teach for America, Mississippi. …
This is Metropolitan United Methodist, the church where I’m living this summer. It is gorgeous, inside and out. “I’m pregaming for a midlife crisis” is what I tell people when I explain my interest in service work. “I’m worried that I’ll turn 40 and realize that I haven’t done anything meaningful in my life, and …