Phase 2: Living History

Immersive travel to the South to deepen Fellows’ understanding of the long-term impacts of both historical systems of oppression and the triumphs of Civil Rights-era leaders
Connecting this history with current events to understand present-day injustice and oppression
Interactive learning experiences that challenge Fellows to apply their knowledge about social justice issues to various issues
Exploring solutions to present-day social justice issues based on learnings from the history of successful social justice movements
Ongoing exploration of self, personal identity and beginning to envision one’s place in the in the present-day movement for social justice
Building on communication skills by experimenting with facilitating Fellowship activities with peers and limited engagement with external partners

Fellows will demonstrate the ability to analyze current events through the lens of history and intersectionality to comprehend present-day social justice issues
Fellows will be able to apply their understanding of identity, power and privilege to identify and describe more nuanced forms of discrimination in the current context Fellows will be able to evaluate instances of discrimination and determine how they can use their individual power to call out/address the identified issue
Fellows will be able to identify opportunities and implement strategies in their day-to-day lives to promote respect

Increased knowledge about social justice issues, including: the US Civil Rights Movement, Black and Jewish American history, intersecting forms of oppression, current social justice issues
Improved skills and abilities, including: identification of discrimination, promoting respect
Improved attitudes and beliefs related to diversity, equity and inclusion including related to the issues of: racism, anti-Semitism, those who are different from me
Improved readiness to act as a social justice leader, including increased confidence in the following areas: talking with others about social justice issues, calling out injustices