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On this five-day journey through the South, students will explore powerful stories of the Civil Rights movement while experiencing the culture, music, and energy that make these cities special. The trip begins in Atlanta at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park, where students will see Dr. King’s childhood home and learn how his dream of nonviolence took root. In Birmingham, the 16th Street Baptist Church highlights the courage of young people who stood up for justice, reminding us of the important role youth played in history. In Selma, students will walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge and visit the National Voting Rights Museum, connecting with the bravery of marchers who fought for the right to vote. Then it’s on to Montgomery and a stop at the Legacy Museum, where students will reflect on the journey from slavery to freedom and the work still to be done. The journey ends in Memphis, where students will take in the sights and sounds of Beale Street and explore the Memphis Rock ’n’ Soul Museum, celebrating how African American music shaped American culture. Throughout the week, students will see how the determination of ordinary people created extraordinary change. This trip is a powerful experience that combines reflection, inspiration, and discovery, showing how history, culture, and community connect in the ongoing path toward freedom.
Day 1
Day 1
Today we left Denver really early and flew to Atlanta. We visited the Ebenezer Baptist Church and learned about how important Martin Luther King, Jr and his family were. We also took a walk to his childhood home where both he and his mom were born. Then we went to the Centennial Olympic Park, which was made for the 1996 Olympic Games. We finished the night with dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe, where our waiter treated us to some magic tricks.
By: Ellie, Audrey, and Aliya
Day 2
Day 2
Today’s theme was courage, especially that of young activists. We spent today in Birmingham and learned about the Children’s March that took place in May of 1963. We also paid homage at the memorial at the 16th Street Baptist Church where 4 young girls were killed later the same year as the result of a racially motivated bombing. We also visited some cultural sites such as the Negro Southern League baseball museum and the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.
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