New Orleans was amazing. I was really looking forward to it, and this whole trip was worth it. New Orleans is fascinating, and it goes beyond Bourbon street and the party scene. There is so much history, and so much we have never learned in school, especially in regards to the Civil Rights Movement. I couldn't believe that Black men owned slaves! Oh, and just the way New Orleans was founded--by criminals and prostitutes! New Orleans is such a culturally rich city--I can't wait to go back!
As for tomorrow, I'm excited to see Little Rock Central High School. I read the book Warriors Don't Cry by Mebla Patillo, and I highly recommend it. It tells the true story beyond what we're told in school. I don't think anyone can grasp the full effect of visiting the school without reading that book. I'm so glad I'm on this trip--this is the experience of a life time!
The Civil Rights Pilgrimage is taken by students at UW-Eau Claire each winter and spring break to explore the Deep South and be immersed in the history of the Civil Rights Movement. Follow their progress on the trip and watch for pictures, videos, and updates from students on the trip, and check out students' journaled experiences each day!
NEW! Communication and Journalism students report from the pilgrimage!
UW-Eau Claire Civil Rights Pilgrimage
Civil Rights Memorial
Welcome
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students have the opportunity to spend their winter or spring break on a Civil Rights Pilgrimage to the South, visiting sites of historic importance to the U.S. civil rights movement. This blog is a record of the learning experiences of our students dating back to our first trip in March 2008.
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