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Opportunities to meet Montgomery leaders
Today, we, along with Georgette Norman, Morris Dees, and a few students who play basketball at LAMP, a school in Montgomery. Once we all settled, the Civil Rights Project split into two groups. One group interviewed and listened to Georgette Norman (former director of the Rosa Parks Museum), while I along with another group interviewed Morris Dees. Morris Dees is the cofounder of the Southern Poverty Law Center in Montgomery, Alabama. Mr. Dees, even when it was frowned upon and a risk to his safety, went above and beyond in the fight for civil rights. He is one of the most prominent figures of the civil rights movement and credits his progressive thinking to his “good parents” and the fact that he grew up around and even himself picked cotton with people of color. My impression of Mr. Dees is that he is a phenomenal person: genuine in his actions without looking for thanks, admiration, or anything of that nature. One thing I realized it that Mr. Dees is a Civil Rights Activist in all senses of the word, raising awareness to sexism, ageism, and groups of people treated unequally in general. Back in the 60’s and even now, Mr. Dees is ahead of his time.
Today, we, along with Georgette Norman, Morris Dees, and a few students who play basketball at LAMP, a school in Montgomery. Once we all settled, the Civil Rights Project split into two groups. One group interviewed and listened to Georgette Norman (former director of the Rosa Parks Museum), while I along with another group interviewed Morris Dees. Morris Dees is the cofounder of the Southern Poverty Law Center in Montgomery, Alabama. Mr. Dees, even when it was frowned upon and a risk to his safety, went above and beyond in the fight for civil rights. He is one of the most prominent figures of the civil rights movement and credits his progressive thinking to his “good parents” and the fact that he grew up around and even himself picked cotton with people of color. My impression of Mr. Dees is that he is a phenomenal person: genuine in his actions without looking for thanks, admiration, or anything of that nature. One thing I realized it that Mr. Dees is a Civil Rights Activist in all senses of the word, raising awareness to sexism, ageism, and groups of people treated unequally in general. Back in the 60’s and even now, Mr. Dees is ahead of his time.
It was an absolute pleasure to spend time with the students and faculty of the St.Benedict's Civil Rights Project. As a fellow alumnus, SBP Class of 1967, I am particularly proud of the commitment the group has made to researching and documenting all the aspects of this significant pilgrimage. The history of the movement remains palpable and powerful and, as a living history, it is carried on within all.I know that these students will take it with them, hold it in their hearts, and let it be enflamed within their conciousness. Safe travels as you head home. Greg Thornton
ReplyDeleteThanks Greg. Is was very special for us to be so graciously hosted by a fellow Gray Bee so far from home.
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