I Will Always Write Back

I Will Always Write Back

by

Caitlin Alifirenka, Martin Ganda, and Liz Welch

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Colonialism

Colonialism is when a group of people exert political and economic control over another group of people who live in a “colony” territory, often to extract the colony’s natural resources. Though colonialism has existed in… read analysis of Colonialism

Shona

The Shona are a people that make up the largest demographic group in Zimbabwe (a group that includes Martin Ganda’s family). Shona is also the name of the language that many Shona people speak… read analysis of Shona

Sadza

Sadza is a thick cornmeal porridge and a staple food in Zimbabwe. It’s affordable, which means that poor families like Martin’s frequently eat it (unlike chicken, which is reserved for very special occasions). read analysis of Sadza