On June 4th - June 10th, seniors from the EBRCOA senior centers embarked on a journey that took them through some of the most significant locations in the history of the civil rights movement and entertainment. From Memphis to Montgomery, these seniors spent a week exploring the places where activists, leaders, and everyday people fought for equality and justice. The tour began in Memphis, Tennessee where the seniors visited the Lorraine Motel, the site where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968. The Lorraine Motel is now home to the National Civil Rights Museum, which showcases the struggles and achievements of the civil rights movement. While in Memphis, Senior visited Graceland, the former home of Elvis Presley, and explore the vibrant Beale Street, where they enjoyed sights and sounds of Memphis’s rich musical heritage. The tour concluded in Montgomery, Alabama where seniors visited The Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration. Blocks from one of the most prominent slave auction spaces in America, The National Memorial for Peace and Justice informally known as the National Lynching Memorial is a national memorial to commemorate the victims of lynching in the United States.
For many of these seniors, this tour was an opportunity to revisit a significant moment in their own lives. Many of them lived through the civil rights movement and were directly impacted by the events. For others, it was a chance to learn about a pivotal moment in American history and to gain a deeper understanding of the sacrifices made by those who fought for their rights. Thank you to Senator Barrow, for sponsoring the Senior M&M Tour. This trip was a testament to the power of education and travels to broaden our understanding of the world and its history. By exploring the places where the civil rights movement unfolded, these seniors were able to connect with a crucial part of American history and gain a new appreciation for the progress that has been made.
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