Day 5 & 6: STAXX records and The National Civil Rights Museum

" It is amazing to me that humans contain both the power to hurt so badly and to heal so beautifully."

~Multicultural Scholar 2012

     Day five gave the scholars an opportunity to regroup emotionally and delve into the music that was not only the soundtrack of the time, but also a shining example and a veritable herald of a time when artists and musicians of all cultures would be able to play and collaborate with one another.  STAXX records was certainly a place that encouraged the best behaviors in race relations and artistry.  

     Day six was again a day that required quiet reflexion upon the injuries caused by racist violence.  Our experience at the National Civil Rights Museum (which is house at the site of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination) gave the scholars the opportunity to stand in the footsteps of time.  We were able to feel the depth of a place where so much sadness had taken place that has been transformed into a place of education, healing and transformation.




 One cannot help but be transformed by first standing where Dr. King had stood and then crossing the street and standing in the place were his assassin stood.  One is hurt, humbled and healed all in the course of a days tour.  One would hope that the healing is a beautiful one.