World Cup 2010
Every four years, São Paulo’s thousands of street vendors make a profit selling World Cup paraphernalia. But their fortunes are inextricably linked to the success of their team. I spent an afternoon at a traffic light in São Paulo for Al Jazeera English and heard Misael Batista’s story. 		  
 

 Ahmadiya Struggle for Rights
A religious minority in Indonesia faces persecution from fundamentalist groups. I
co-edited this original report for Worldfocus.

 
2009 German Election
Though Chancellor Angela Merkel won her re-election bid, record low turnout in Germany's national election on September 27 could signal voter dissatisfaction with the country's political parties.
 
HIV/AIDS in South Africa
While South Africa has made strides toward racial and economic equality in the last 15 years, HIV/AIDS continues to kill an estimated 1,000 people a day in the country.
I edited this Worldfocus signature video.
 
Cuban Baseball
For people who worship baseball, Cuba could become a hot destination if the travel ban were to be lifted. The game is a year-round sport, and while it may look the same, it is a far cry from the money game it has become in the U.S. I edited this Worldfocus signature video.
 
Texas Border Volunteers
The Texas Border Volunteers travel from across the state to patrol the U.S. border and report undocumented immigrants to the U.S. border patrol. Reporting for News21, I spent an afternoon with them in June 2008 and got a glimpse into why they do what they do.
 
San Diego /Tijuana Border
I spent a day reporting for News21 on the Tijuana/San Diego border in June 2008.
Here is some of what I saw there.
 
Gay Asylum
On February 20, 2008, Dane Solomon, a gay immigrant from Guyana, received asylum in the United States because of persecution he suffered in his home country.
See the whole story atNYC24.com.
 
Capoeira, New York-style
Capoeira, the Afro-Brazilian martial art, first came to the United States three decades ago, and it is now dominated by non-Brazilians in New York City. Students of Abadá Capoeira performed their yearly initiation ceremony, known as the Batizado, at Riverbank State Park on February 10, 2008. See the whole story at NYC24.com.
 
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