On Wednesday I visit Goree Island which is most famous for Maison des Esclaves (slave house). Built by the Dutch in 1776, the slave house has been preserved in its original state. The tour guide explained the reasoning of the slave houses being built facing the ocean symbolizing slaves’ ¨farewell¨ to family after being sold. Goree Island also was explained as playing a significant role in the history of Africa, particularly in the development of the slave trade. Men, women, and children all had different designated holdings which they where placed up until three months. Learning the history of the slave trade and visiting Goree Island is an experience that will always remain with me.
On Thursday I had the opportunity to hear experts lecture on varies topics. From the lectures I learned abortion is a crime in Senegal, 45% of Senegal population is less than 25 years old and 58% of Senegal population is less than 20 years old, and 78% of Senegal population is poor. I later was honored to interview M. Daha Cherif Ba from the Department of History. From Cherif Ba I learned most crime in Senegal is from poverty. Daha Cherif Ba states “Senegal wants to become rich without doing anything.” 95% of crime in Senegal is caused by money.
-Laquilla Smith
-Laquilla Smith
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