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“I’m starting with the man in the mirror, I’m asking him to change his ways, and no message could’ve been any clearer, if you want to make the world a better place take a look at yourself and make the change.” (Michael Jackson) Before coming to Derry, I had never taken a step outside ofContinue reading “Man In the Mirror”

It’s easy to make the argument that we will never be able to attain a state of peace in the world. That there will always be war, violence, death, and everything in between. But, peace isn’t just about stopping a war or holding back on using violence. Peace is a collective state of mind thatContinue reading “Roger McCallum: Building Peace from the Ground Up”

Paul Coeltho once said, “Fortunate are those who take the first steps.” This quote couldn’t be truer for the people of Derry. Besides the marvelous peace bridge, the stone Derry wall, and the murals that showcase the troubling history of the town, the earlier times of the city is ingrained further in even the sidewalksContinue reading “The Steps We Take”