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Travelers Reflect on the African American History Tour

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A group of five individuals, dressed in formal attire, stand together in what appears to be an indoor setting with a staircase visible in the background.
Travelers Reflect on the African American History Tour

On October 21, students who traveled on the annual African American History and Culture Tour took to the Chapel stage to share stories, photos, and reflections from their transformative experience in the South.

Started in 2022 and funded through the Diversity Initiative Fund, the tour visits landmark museums and historical locations for students to gain a tangible connection to pivotal events and figures in African American history. This year’s trip traveled through Louisiana, Alabama, and Georgia, making stops at iconic locations such as the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Rickwood Field in Birmingham, and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta. 

In addition to spending time visiting sites carrying deep historical significance, students engaged with local communities to experience contemporary African American culture in regional contexts such as music, food, visual art, and traditions unique to the South.  

In Chapel, the participants used the opportunity in front of the School community to encourage others to apply for the 2026 tour. "This trip was very special to all of us because it opened our eyes to a vital part of American history,” said Finn Davis ’29. “The trip was truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I recommend it to all."

A group of five individuals, dressed in formal attire, stand together in what appears to be an indoor setting with a staircase visible in the background.
A large projection screen displays images related to an African American history and culture tour, while a speaker stands at a podium addressing a seated audience in a formal setting.
The image shows three people standing in front of a brick archway that welcomes visitors to the historic town of Selma, with trees and a grassy area in the background.
A group of people, mostly young, standing in front of a brick building, with a statue visible in the background.
The image shows a large green building with the name %22Rickwood Field%22 prominently displayed on the facade. In the foreground, a group of people are standing in front of the building, which appears to be decorated with American flags.
The image shows a group of three people standing in front of a large mural depicting various figures and text related to segregation in public schools.
Two individuals, one with a blue backpack, stand in front of a wall covered in text.
A group of four young people posing together on a balcony overlooking a large city skyline in the background.

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