“As an Italian I am ashamed of this treatment.”During the week, the students visited museums and a fairground run by Roma, ate with Roma families, and went on outings. PhotoOn one occasion, the class took a late-night trip to the bakery of Filippo Spinelli, Mr. Spinelli’s cousin. “The best bread in Lanciano is made by a Rom,” exclaimed Mr. Spinelli, the musician. Meeting other Roma, like Mr. Spinelli, has made her more outspoken, but she still struggles with racism. The circle never breaks.”On the last night of the course, Mr. Spinelli organized a party, inviting some of the Roma families that had hosted the students.

Source: New York Times August 29, 2017 19:58 UTC