Beyond Prejudice: Ep 3: Montgomery's Legacy: EJI's Fight for Civil Rights

Welcome back to Beyond Prejudice with the Morris Perspective Podcast, continuing our Breaking the Silence series. I'm your host, Connie Morris. Today, we are concluding our exploration of Montgomery, Alabama, by focusing on the city's enduring legacy in the fight for civil rights and the vital work being done by the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI).

Montgomery's role in the civil rights movement is well known, but the ongoing efforts to educate, commemorate, and advocate for racial justice are equally important. In this episode, we'll explore how the Equal Justice Initiative is preserving the history of Montgomery's civil rights struggle through influential projects like the Legacy Museum and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice.

Founded in 1989 by Bryan Stevenson, EJI has been at the forefront of confronting the legacy of racial injustice in America. We'll dive into the significance of the Legacy Museum, which traces the history of racial injustice from slavery to the current issues of mass incarceration and police violence, and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, a moving tribute to lynching victims and those oppressed by racial segregation and Jim Crow laws.

Through these projects, EJI not only preserves the history of Montgomery's role in the civil rights movement but also ensures that the stories of those who fought and those who suffered are not forgotten. We'll discuss the ongoing challenges in achieving racial equity today and how EJI continues to push for systemic change and racial justice.

Join us as we conclude this episode by reflecting on the lessons from Montgomery's civil rights struggle and exploring how we can contribute to the ongoing fight for justice and equality. 

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