Tag: South Africa

  • Dozens of countries to be represented at Judd Elementary International Night

    Dozens of countries to be represented at Judd Elementary International Night

    The Judd Elementary School PTO and the North Brunswick Township Education Association will hold Judd’s first International Night from 6:15-8 p.m. on Jan. 25 in the school’s gym and cafeteria, 1601 Roosevelt Ave., North Brunswick. Explore different countries presented by Judd families, learn to speak new languages using technology, see cultural performances, and taste foods…

  • Spotswood native discusses film, stereotypes

    Spotswood native discusses film, stereotypes

    SPOTSWOOD – To shed a light on media representations of Africa, the Spotswood Library welcomed Natasha Himmelman, a research associate at the University of Johannesburg, to facilitate a lecture about the 2006 film “The Last King of Scotland.” Originally from Spotswood, Himmelman is of Puerto Rican descent and is a researcher and educator who works…

  • FFA members enjoy educational trip to South Africa

    FFA members enjoy educational trip to South Africa

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – Two young adult residents of Upper Freehold Township experienced cultural and personal enrichment during a recent trip to South Africa. Renee Stillwell and Jeremy Posluszny were among a group of FFA members from around the United States who participated in the 12-day excursion in January. Both young adults…