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Civil Rights Journey 2012
Join us for one week that could change your whole life!
UUSC is excited to announce the 2012 JustWorks: Civil Rights Journey, an inspiring youth trip that will take you to visit sites and people of significance in the U.S. civil-rights movement. The trip is specially tailored to young people, ages 15-20, with an interest in the history of justice work in the United States.
July 22-29, 2012, participants will travel by bus from Atlanta, Ga., to the historic cities of Birmingham, Montgomery, and Selma, Ala. There, you will meet and hear directly from some of the courageous people who worked to desegregate schools, register new voters, and bring an end to racial discrimination in the United States.
Along the way, you will learn about the progressive, nonviolent organizing techniques used by civil-rights activists and how they are still being used today — to advance rights for workers, immigrants, and LGBTQ people; to work toward economic justice through the Occupy movement; and more.
Scholarship Availability:
UUSC has limited scholarship money available to help defray participation fees. No funding is available for airfare or other personal supplies. Scholarships are awarded based on demonstrated interest in justice work and an explanation of financial need.
To inquire about scholarships, or to discuss other ways to fundraise, please contact us at csj@uusc.org. If you are in need of scholarship assistance, please contact us after submitting your application.
For ages:
15–20
Participation fee:
$600 per person for youth ages 15-20 and $900 for a limited number of adults able to serve as chaperones. Includes lodging, meals, museum admissions, workshops, and local transportation.
Please note:
Participants are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from Atlanta, Ga.
Application Deadline:
Applications will be accepted through June 3, 2012, with rolling admissions. Applications may be closed earlier than June 3 if the program is filled early.
Application Description:
Please fill out our online application. If you have questions about this application, please e-mail csj@uusc.org.
For information contact:
Contact csj@uusc.org or call Sam Jones at 617-301-4326.
