Summer Journey

The cornerstone of OUDC’s program is our transformational Summer Journey in July.  Our young leaders stand on the battlegrounds of past struggles in New York and throughout the Deep South.  They study in-depth the history of the African American and Jewish experiences in our country.  Civil Rights-era leaders and foot soldiers share their stories from the front lines of the Movement.  Modern-day justice advocates illustrate the work still to be done and how to get involved.  Our students learn from each other, spending hours exploring issues, having honest dialogue, and developing steadfast relationships that erase racial, religious and ideological boundaries.

Experiences

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Making spiritual connections in Harlem	Speaking with survivors of the Greensboro Massacre
At the Children’s March staging ground, Kelly Ingram Park	Searching for justice in Alabama
Connecting with Holocaust survivors	Slavery simulation at the Slavery and Civil War Museum
Crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, AL	Visiting Jewish communities in the Deep South
Meeting the Sunflower County Freedom Project students	Standing at the site of MLK’s assassination