What a woman! The museum today was phenominal, especially the video projection of the actual arrest of Rosa on the bus. It was just long enough and our tour guide was SO knowledgable and enthusiastic. 'The mother of the Civil Rights movement' had a lot at stake by standing up (by sitting down) for what was right. But it was her calmness and courage that let her perservere through this struggle. It's amazing that the world can be turned upside down by an act so subtle and peaceful yet so strong. The more we study events like the bus boycott and MLK's system of peaceful protest, the more I'm convinced that we as a world need to look to different options of igniting change other than bloody violence. I mean, the world's not going to be getting together in a round to sing "kumbaya" anytime soon, but fighting with wit and patience seems so much more obvious to me than with weapons.
With great role models such as Rosa, MLK, and all others we're learning about each day, my peers and I are now armed with the spirit of activism and a knowledge of how to fight for what you want using hard work and intelligence.
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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