trip details
Anchored in the rich storytelling of the Black freedom struggle, the Southern Pilgrimage immerses participants in the past, places, and the stories of people who have shaped the centuries-long fight for civil rights and human dignity. This transformative experience highlights the resilience and resistance of freedom seekers who persevered in the face of violent racism and oppression.
objectives:
1) To uncover, through historical events, the profound and far-reaching impact of racism in shaping and distorting the lives of all people—both people of color and white individuals.
2) To examine the enduring patterns of violence, resistance, and resilience that have defined the nation's struggle with race and racial justice throughout history.
3) To draw clear connections between the nation’s racialized history and the influence it continues to exert on contemporary social and political policies.
4) To explore and define our individual and collective roles in dismantling racism, fostering accountability within ourselves, our communities, and the institutions we engage with.
participants will:
- Visit museums and memorials central to the Black freedom struggle.
- Hear firsthand accounts from freedom fighters and local historians.
- Reflect on powerful narratives from songs, podcasts, novels, and children’s literature.
- Examine scripture and its call to justice.
- Engage in interactive exercises and daily debrief sessions to deepen understanding.
dates: June 6 - 13, 2025.
locations: New Orleans and Wallace, LA; Jackson and Money, MS; Memphis, TN; Birmingham and Montgomery, AL.
cost: $2650 (excludes airfare).
early bird discount: $2,500 if a $500 non-refundable deposit is received by January 12, 2025.
what’s included:
- Curated pre-trip training and resources.
- 7 nights of lodging (double occupancy unless otherwise requested).
- Admission to all museums and historical sites.
- Snacks and water throughout the journey.
- Ground transportation during the trip (excluding airport transfers).
- Post-trip debrief and resources.
Join us for this unforgettable journey as we honor the past, confront the legacy of injustice, and envision a more equitable future.
