Posts tagged no ban no wall
Visiting the Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery, Alabama
Visiting the Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery, Alabama

How do we get to the core of racism and begin to heal? I think it's through confronting and acknowledging our history. Bryan and I recently visited Montgomery, Alabama- the heart of where so many divisions in our country started. I found it surprisingly healing to visit in our current political climate, and I came back a different person. I know Montgomery is not high on most people's travel lists, but I really encourage everyone to visit.

Read More
TravelKristin Posnercivil rights, montgomery, alabama, japanese american incarceration, japanese american internment, no ban no wall, racial justice, social justice, families belong together, what to do in current political climate, black lives matter, equal justice initiative, national memorial for peace and justice, equal justice initiative legacy museum, montgomery travel, alabama travel, southern travel, more than toursComment
Manzanar Pilgrimage 2018
Manzanar Pilgrimage 2018

Manzanar was one of many prison camps that the American government sent Japanese-Americans to during World War II, in the name of national security. I recently visited the site- here are photos and reflections of hope from the 49th annual pilgrimage.

Read More
RitualsKristin Posnermanzanar, internment camp, japanese american, world war II, farewell to manzanar, racial justice, no ban no wall, soul consoling tower, prison camp, concentration camp, american history, japanese american history Comments