| AN INSPIRATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS JOURNEY |
| Hi from Dr. Kitty, They say older people tend to look at the past with nostalgic recall, where everything was so much better “before…” compared to now. Not me. I moved from Jim Crow segregation in the South to racial integration to a multicultural worldview, while also witnessing the treacheries of social progress along the way. And yes, the journey has been rough. But my generation has also lived through some dynamic, exciting, transformative times – and boy do we have some stories to tell. The Race and Change oral history presentations I’ve shared with many of you over the years have sought to go beyond just recounting the glorified – or tragic – events of the past to find connections in our experiences across cultures and generations. It has become a rough road in these divisive and uncertain times. I was struggling for inspiration – until a recent journey visiting civil rights sites in the South, listening to stories of survivors and ongoing activism. A break from the news for a new perspective. A walk through history to find a message of hope. Some moments of reflection before traveling on. I invite you to be the first to view this short video. And share it with someone – especially younger. I’m doing the same. The work continues! Dr. Kitty Oliver #LLPMS22 |
ASALH South Florida 