Masauko Chipembere Reflections
I thoroughly enjoyed Mr. Chipembere's talk yesterday. Like the presenters, I wasn't sure in which direction he would go, as he could discuss his activism in permaculture, musical career, work to better communities in Malawi, or even experience at Poly. The most resounding idea that came from his presentation was his description of continued effort to be a global citizen. Mr. Chipembere was open and honest about his experiences to getting to know his heritage, which I could totally relate to. He was born to Malawian nationals and grew up in LA without having learned much of his heritage. I myself have not been able to explore China much and even though I've grown up in a Chinese household, learned the language, and talked to immigrant relatives, I still feel a separation from my roots, so to speak. Mr. Chipembere told an intensely personal story of his path towards global scholarship, which he described as a process. He wasn't afraid to discuss his failings in the proces