From the South Side to South Africa

About the Book

This work is a compilation of journals of travels in various countries in southern Africa, all of which appeared as columns in the newspaper, The Chicago Defender in late 2007. The author of the journals is Ayana Haaruun, who served as the archivist for The Chicago Defender during this period. Haaruun also offers her perspective on the cultures, politics, and other aspects of the region.

About the Author

Ayana Haaruun is a media consultant and college professor. Her travels throughout southern Africa were originally chronicled in a syndicated U.S. newspaper column.