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Last night I stayed on 39th between 8th and 9th before hopping a bus to Montgomery. I have to admit, though I grew up looking at Manhattan and then moved there — I have never slept with this close a view of the Empire State Building.
I am on the bus as I write this headed to the Equal Justice Initiative’s Peace & Justice Summit. One of the events tied to the summit is the opening of the first slavery museum in America. I promise to write more after going!
I got into EJI from reading Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson — as a matter of fact, I read it during one of our summer reading sessions. I think the second round. I have followed the organization ever since — I encourage you to check them out.
Despite my trajectory, the journey is also fascinating and sorely needed. I enjoy embracing the no frills nature of long-distance public transportation. It helps bring me peace and provides an opportunity to connect with communities and locales along the way- whenever Possible I like to travel carefully.
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Beautiful. You know, when I read this it occurred to me that I had no idea you were going to this- we really need to talk more. I am looking forward to your post on the summit.
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This gorgeous photo makes my heart go pitter-patter. I’ve been seeing this new museum on news programs, but no mention of the summit. Look forward to your reports. Please be careful on your careful travels.
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It’s so wonderful you traveled to be a part of this event! Amy Goodman (democracynow.org) did a 2 part interview with Bryan Stevenson, the founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative (May 1 program), about the opening of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice and the Legacy Museum. I am interested to hear more about your personal experiences around this historic event! The EJI has a site featuring stories about lynching from surviving family members. The stories are very moving and powerful. (https://lynchinginamerica.eji.org/listen) Good for you for undertaking this adventure!
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Yes I have been following Stevenson for 5 years! I wrote about Just Mercy during our summer reading a few yrs ago 🙂
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