Thoughts from Former LTT Fellows
“The relationship between the bi-co, UDS and Dalun is a very rare find. I feel like this relationship sets an example of relationships educational institutions should have with one another and other communities to rethink and challenge societal expectations. The beauty of every relationship is all parties being able to benefit from the connection which I believe this association accomplishes. The students from both the bi-co and UDS students learn ways to organize through cultural differences and community members of Dalun benefit from the programming designed by Dalun community members and other LTT members. My stay in Dalun has also showed me the impact this program has on community members whether it be Titagya students’ community centered way of learning or the shifting thought on beauty standards with internships like the Simli Radio station and Black is Beautiful, thinking together on ways to combat colorism.”
—Hawa Barry, BMC '22, 2019 Fellow
"From the start, Lagim Tehi Tuma has always been about widening, and, sometimes, shattering, the lens from which we view ourselves and others, and much of that work can only be done in continuing dialogue and actions around race, class, power, and community. I have had the privilege to play many roles in this project over the years and what keeps my heart invested is its unwavering commitment and desire to adapt to the needs and wants of all communities involved. To me, Lagim Tehi Tuma is not a summer trip, but an exemplary lifetime project of international community building."
—Esteniolla Maitre, BMC '14, 2013 Fellow, Student Coordinator, Distance Coordinator, and Advisor
2021 Fellows
Ibrahim Z. Muta-Ali (2020 Senior Fellow, UDS) - Titagya Schools
Iddi Farouk (2015 Senior Fellow, UDS) - Simli Radio
Tie Lydia (2019 Senior Fellow, UDS) - Dalun ICT
Addae Kwaku Amos (UDS) - Dalun ICT
Millicent Agyenim Boateng (UDS) - Simli Radio
Alhassan Ubaida (UDS) - Titagya Schools
Romika-Grace Volcy (LU '23) - Simli Radio
Chamir James (LU '22) - Titagya Schools
Bella R. Gerstmann (BMC '24) - Simli Radio
Melanie W. Sung-Clarke (BMC '23) - Titagya Schools
Millicent Auma (BMC '21) - Dalun ICT
2020 Fellows
Ibrahim Z. Muta-Ali (UDS) — Titagya
Ameyaw Joycelin Emefa (UDS) — Titagya Schools
Lauren Lattimore (BMC '21) — Titagya Schools
Abubakar Salamatu (UDS) — Dalun ICT
Dunee Desmond (Zoe) — Dalun ICT
Lisa Adanye (BMC '23) — Dalun ICT
Laila Ali (BMC '23) — Dalun ICT
Salifu Memunatu (UDS) — Simli Radio
Monet Debose (BMC '21) — Simli Radio
Hayat Shibeshi (BMC '23) — Simli Radio
Mammie Barry (BMC '22) — Black is Beautiful Fellow
Mfayam Ishak (UDS) — Partnership Sustainability Fellow
2019 Fellows
Mammie Barry (BMC) – Black is Beautiful
Hawa Barry (BMC) –Titagya
Salam Naziru (UDS) – ICT
Tinodiwanashe Ngruve (BMC) – ICT
Tie Lydia (UDS) – Black is Beautiful
Rajaa-u Isaah (UDS) – Simli Radio
Addison Conn (HC) – Simli Radio
Mercedes Davis (HC) – Titagya
Osman Muphidatu (UDS) – Titagya
Boison Sandra (UDS) – Black is Beautiful
Sabea Evans – Graduate Coordinator & Research Fellow
2018 Fellows
Avery McNair (BMC)
Rihanna Oumer (BMC)
Maria Vivanco (BMC)
Ian Ogolla (HC)
Titi Bekele (BMC)
Mfayam Ishak (UDS)
Michelle Fleuriot (HC) – Graduate Coordinator & Research Fellow
2017 Fellows
Aisha Soumaro (BMC)
Carol Lee Diallo (HC)
Maurice Rippel (HC)
Nora Dell (BMC)
Sabea Evans (HC)
Addy Lorenzo (HC)
Michelle Fleuriot (BMC)
Molly Strange (BMC)
Samuel Darteson (UDS)
Benjamin Kumi (UDS)
Zulaiha Kamagtey Ali (UDS)
Mina (Wilhemina) Akrubiri (UDS)
2016 Fellows
Shu Min He (HC)
James Washington (HC)
Farida Ilboudo (BMC)
Anita Ntem (BMC)
Sierra Berkel (HC)
Ananya Kumar (BMC)
Tikah Nicholas (UDS)
Akanfewon Awonatelie Clemencia (UDS)
Abdulai Abdul-Samed (UDS)
2015 Fellows
Mohammed Alhassan (UDS)
Akua Fosual Appiah (UDS)
Iddi Farouk (UDS)
Isabella Nugent (BMC)
Mia Rybeck (HC)
Fatoumata Sylla (BMC)
2014 Fellows
Rebekah Adams (BMC)
Alizeh Ahmer (BMC)
Ariana Hall (BMC)
Brandon Alston (HC) – Bi-Co Community Coordinator
Katie Tsai (HC)
2013 Fellows
Esteniolla Harbor (BMC)
Emilyn Sosa (BMC)
Ava Cotlowitz (BMC)
Rebecca Cook (BMC)
Debbie Leter (HC)
Clara Kang (BMC)