Have you ever wanted to learn more about slavery in the American South or visit a southern plantation that you’ve seen in movies or textbooks? This is your chance to do just that! Not only will this expedition show you the realities of the Pre-Civil war South, but it will also take you on a journey through the legacies of slavery in the United States including events like Plessy vs. Ferguson and the 1962 riots at Ole Miss. This expedition is especially unique because we will be looking at the past through southern literature- visiting the very locations from Tarantino’s Django Unchained, Richard Wright’s 12 Million Black Voices, and many more! You won’t want to miss this opportunity to journey through the history and legacies of slavery with some of the best Southern authors as your guides.
Hear what others have said after embarking on this great expedition!
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"This journey will bring you into contact with the historical context of slavery and the feelings and ideals that were a continuation of such an ingrained experience. Through your travels you will be made aware of the ways in which slavery has transcended the past and developed its place in the present, will delve into a world of inequalities and superficial freedoms that you may have been unaware still existed." -Shelby Laws
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"Many people are under the impression that slavery is just a relic of the past, but the struggle of African Americans has been an ongoing process that can still be found in society today. This journey follows the struggle of African Americans from the past to the present."
- Hannah Larson
- Hannah Larson
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"The history of slavery in the US and its aftermath is a complex, bloody issue that underscores the long, arduous struggle for freedom and equality that African-Americans have fought for centuries." - Zach Hancock
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"Although the time of slavery has long since passed, the conflicts that it caused have persisted to the present day. Literature and other media have been important mediums to display the tragedies of slavery and the continuing struggles afterward."
- Patrick Williams
- Patrick Williams
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"Find time in your schedule to go on this fantastic road trip! The journey will not only educate you on the history and impacts of American Slavery, you will visit some beautiful cities in the Southern United States including New Orleans and Oxford, Mississippi!"
-Garrett Wallace
-Garrett Wallace