Boyd H.

Boyd Coleman Mpho Hayes is a Pan-Africanist who was born in South Africa and raised in Botswana, Zimbabwe, and in the United States. Before he began his graduate studies in Public Policy and Global Affairs, Boyd lived in northern Senegal for two years. While there, he volunteered in the Peace Corps to help tackle the most pressing challenges. His professional and personal interests revolve around the intersection of gender equality, human rights, and economic and political development.

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Boyd Hayes: To Me, Africa is a Gift

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This year, I celebrated Africa Day by sending WhatsApp messages to my friends in Senegal and in South Africa - I felt lonely being so far away. As I prepared for bed, I noticed a photo of myself. In the photo, I’m wearing a black and goal outfit that my friend, Ibou, made for me while I was in Senegal. The picture made me think about what it meant to be a White man born and raised in Africa - about where I actually belonged and didn't belong.

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