Mariel Golden (U.S.A.)
I feel really inspired after this workshop. Over there
in the USA, debating is just a game but the people here see it as a means to
change their country. The students are very passionate. This was my first time
to give lectures and also my first time in Africa, so it was really a cultural
shock for me.
I think my major challenge was putting up with the
cultural differences. Cameroonian youths have very strong views on issues such
as homosexuality and I found it hard to deal with that.
Patricia Johnson Carson (Canada)
What struck me most was realizing how internalized
colonial feelings are in the minds of young Africans. When people argue, they
say going out would make them more civilized because they think that being
African somehow makes them less civilized but it does not. Being African is
being beautiful. Just as worthy as everyone born in North America. You are
amazing. Never stop thinking you are not.
Pr. Keneth Newby (USA, Director of Morehouse College
Forensics Program)
Despite
our many differences, we got more in common. We should not be divided by
nation, by culture or by religion because I believe that we are stronger
together. Secondly, I would take home the amazing spirit of the Cameroonian
debate. Cameroonians have strong voices that need to be heard in the world and
I feel privileged to have heard them.
By Sulem Franca
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