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How NYC Mayor David Dinkins Inspired Me to Move to South Africa

By October 18, 2019 6 Comments
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Inspired by NYC Mayor David Dinkins

The idea to move to South Africa came about after hearing former NYC Mayor David Dinkins, a guest speaker at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Mayor Dinkins spoke about South Africa and the numerous opportunities available therein the post-apartheid era.  A long time ago, I had volunteered for the Mayor Dinkins Reelection Campaign and had the privilege of being assigned to more visible positions within the campaign.  At the end of the speaking engagement, I re-introduced myself to Mayor Dinkins and shared my desires to move to Africa.  Mayor Dinkins offered to help me and gave me his business card.  I consulted with the Mayor once or twice about my plans.

Unfortunately, after a 14-day fact-finding trip to South Africa, I discovered South Africa to be too westernized for me. Maybe what I was looking for would be found in West Africa? Upon my return from South Africa, I called to brief Mayor Dinkins about my trip and graciously thanked him for his time and willingness to help me on my journey to Africa.

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Alyson is an international civil servant who spent over 17 years working in five different countries. She is excited to share her professional and personal adventures as an expatriate and would like to connect with like-minded people who enjoy traveling and living the expat life.

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