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Doors of Africa Podcast

Doors of Africa Podcast

By: Betty Balaba
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 Hi ! I'm Betty Balaba. Each week in the Doors of Africa Podcast I'll be celebrating the African Diaspora, and meeting some of the amazing people who can trace their roots and cultures to the continent. How are they using their time, talents, and treasures?Copyright Betty Balaba 2021, All Rights Reserved Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • THROWBACK : Judge Rose Musonye Smith

    THROWBACK : Judge Rose Musonye Smith
    Mar 24 2022

    Betty chats with Judge Rose, who moved from Africa to the US, completed law school, worked in the private sector and then served for many years in Washington, DC., as an Administrative Law Judge. She talks about her work, her travels, and her plans for retirement.  
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    21 mins
  • THROWBACK: Janelle Victry arrives homeless, and becomes a London Community Leader

    THROWBACK: Janelle Victry arrives homeless, and becomes a London Community Leader
    Mar 17 2022

    Janelle Victry arrived in the United Kingdom as a young woman from a small Caribbean island, with 75 English Pounds, determined to fulfill her dream of becoming a nurse.

    Her only friend in London failed to show up as arranged at the airport. She wound up sleeping with the drug addicts outside the Westminster Cathedral. 

    Hear her amazing conversation with Betty. She fought back to become an established professional in the British National Health Service, and a strong advocate for women and minorities in the north London community where she now lives.  
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    32 mins
  • Season Wrap-Up with Betty

    Season Wrap-Up with Betty
    Mar 10 2022

    Betty wraps up Season One with a reflection on the amazing people of the African Diaspora who've appeared on the show. From journalists, to entrepreneurs, to doctors and a female judge. And she looks forward to Season Two.

    Do you know someone who would be a great guest? Want to let us know what you think about the show? Visit and join the Doors of Africa Facebook Group!  

     

     
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    6 mins
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