2017 – Civil Rights Road Trip
Dan Azar ’18 — Visiting Fisk University was the most eye-opening and inspiring portion of our trip today. The Fisk Jubilee Singers were formed as an all black a capella group to […]
Nathan Biggs ’20 — Today we took on Atlanta. The hustle and bustle of the big city proved no match for us Wallies and overall I had an excellent experience. Two that […]
Juan Haro ’19 — Today one of the locations we went to was the National Center for Civil Rights and Human Rights in Atlanta, GA. Going to this museum really open my […]
Thacarion Payton — Day 2 of our trip began with the group meeting Dr. Bonnette-Bailey at Georgia State University. She talked to us about “political rap” and how it affects the listener’s […]
Charles Mettler ’18 — While listening to Dr. Bonnette speak on her research, I found her approach to studying politically charged hip hop interesting. I myself have always been very fond of what’s […]
Ian Ward ’19 – Today, I along with my classmates visited Nashville, as well as the site of the Highlander school. There was a sense of new understanding, as well as a curiosity and even a […]
Rogeno Malone ’20 – Today marked the commencement of the ‘Wally on Wheels’ immersion trip through the south – we traversed through Tennessee and ultimately stopped in Georgia. Throughout the day I have reflected on two experiences and […]
David Ortega ’20 – Our immersion trip began with a brief tour of Nashville, TN by a Wabash alumnus. The alumnus spoke about the history of the Civil Rights Movement and how Nashville was […]