Civil Rights and College Tour to Atlanta
Just wrapped up an incredible high school Civil Rights and College Tour to Atlanta and Alabama! Our trip began in Atlanta, where we visited amazing colleges like Emory University, Spelman College, Morehouse College, and Clark Atlanta University. Our scholars were awarded the opportunity to meet with several university leaders, including alumni, SGA presidents, admission directors, and deans! We also had the
And of course, we couldn’t miss the opportunity to explore the rich history of the civil rights movement in Montgomery with visits to the National Center for Peace and Justice and the Legacy Museum. A quote from the Legacy Museum stood out to us all, “We stand on the shoulders of many who did so much more with so much less. We resolve to honor their legacy and continue the struggle.” These powerful sites allowed us to reflect on the sacrifices made by individuals who fought for equality and justice.
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Legacy- Martha’s Vineyard
MV Regional High School Black Student Alliance and Women of Color Awarded $20,000 Donation Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School’s Black Student Alliance and Women of Color programs were recently surprised with a $20,000 gift from
Porter Braswell: Black Excellence Speaker Series
The Legacy Foundation of Hartford's Black Excellence Speaker Series brings prominent thought leaders to Hartford to discuss current and relevant issues of race, diversity, social justice, and the future of black excellence.
The Right to Read
The Right to Read: Film Screening and Panel Discussion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6B85Q5ZIDI On Thursday April 4th, we hosted a screening of the documentary The Right to Read followed by a panel discussion with the following leaders: Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez
Legacy Goes to College!
Legacy Goes to College! In the past 10 years, our programs have grown and with increasing enrollment, we needed a new space for our Saturday program. We’re taking our college going culture seriously
