To wrap up our 2024 Young Legislators Program, we treated our 22 exceptional students to an all-expenses-paid journey through the historic cities of Montgomery and Selma, Alabama. The trip provided a deep dive into the rich history of these iconic locations and culminated in an exciting finale in Orlando, in partnership with Achievement Centers for Children & Families. This unforgettable experience allowed our students to connect with the past, bond with each other, and create lasting memories.
Highlights of the trip included:
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- Legacy Museum
- National Memorial for Peace & Justice
- Freedom Monument Sculpture Park
- Meeting with Bryan Stevenson, Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative
- Launch Trampoline Park
- City Council of Selma
- Meeting with Mayor of Selma, James Perkins Jr.
- Walking the Edmund Pettus Bridge
- Site visit at fellow youth empowerment organization in Montgomery That’s My Child & their restaurant That’s My Dog Jr.
- Kayaking at Lake Louisa State Park
- Shopping at The Mall at Millenia
