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Toni White

Toni\'s leadership is reflected in her service at Mott Hall Bronx High School, where she served for three consecutive years as class representative and two with the organization Build On. This past year, she was promoted to the Global Education position where she apprised the fellow members on current global affairs. Her interest in the world led her to spend last summer in South Africa with the organization, Summer Search, and ultimately become a GCY Fellow. Toni is also a talented painter.

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Levar água

Toni White

2011-03-08

Ok this shouldn’t be that bad Wait this might be harder than i thought No No there has to be an easier way. Yes, that’s what it is I’m doing it wrong This should work. Better Ah I feel pain again Ok I need a break Let’s look back and see how far I’ve gotten...

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Looking Beyond

Toni White

2011-02-25

As a group we often go into different communities as part of our exploration of beautiful buildings, composed of people who dress in designer clothes, to areas where homes are built on water or children are begging for money as a way to support their family income. Often times before leaving to go on our...

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Mute

Toni White

2010-10-14

Imagine: Them: “Oi, qual é o seu nome?” Me: “ Huh”, “Nome?” Them: “Qual é o seu nome?” Me: “Toni” Pause Them: “Quais são algumas coisas que você gosta?” Me:  I dont understand what she is saying “ I dont speak Portuguege.” Them: “Quais são algumas coisas que você gosta de comer?” Me: What is...

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First blog

Toni White

2010-09-21

All my life I broke boundaries that were set before me. As a child growing up in the South Bronx, I felt as though society had already dictated my future. My community is filled with people who do not really want much out of life; only seeking to make money. From a young age, I...

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