A Memoir Inspired by a FOL Hangout
Carol and Don Hegeman served as Peace Corps Volunteers from 1967 - 1971. They lived in New Kru Town, then Tappita, where Carol worked as a teacher trainer and Don made a darkroom to take [...]
RPCVs Create Philanthropic Business Selling Liberian Crafts
Darrell Palmer and Maryam Derdari, who met in Liberia as Peace Corps Volunteers, now sell goods produced by artists from Liberia, A percentage of all sales goes to Color of Change, a civil rights platform [...]
“Black Professor, White University” is New Book by Prof. Malakpa
Born in Wozi, Lofa County, Liberia, Professor Sakui W. G. Malakpa tells his story of gaining tenure at the University of Toledo while enduring discrimination, humiliation, and unfair ratings.
Juneteenth: how & why to celebrate
Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1st, 1863, which declared all enslaved persons in rebellious states as free. However, this did not mean the end to slavery. Slavery was not actually abolished until two [...]
Writing Workshop: Tell Your Peace Corps Volunteer Story
Susan E. Greisen, author and Liberia RPCV, is offering a FREE virtual writing workshop in two-parts starting Saturday, June 20th at 7-8:30 pm for RPCVs who served in Liberia since 2015.