Kazadi, Aleta

Aleta Kazadi is a retired teacher who, shortly after losing her husband, traveled to his country, the Democratic Republic of Congo. She met her in-laws, learned the customs and lived in the Congo for ten years. She returns from time to time and has many stories to share. She noted that people in the US often have strange stereotypes in their thinking about Africa, particularly the Congo. She wishes to be a bridge of understanding bringing understanding between two cultures.