![]() Memorial to reflect on the wisdom of those who have gone before us and the strategies and practices we can integrate into the challenges of our current context. ![]() It started with a visit to the Martin Luther King Jr. The oral history projects are one of the most meaningful parts of the program, giving the Scholars, Fellows, and Rising Leaders the opportunity to connect more deeply into the work of people in our own communities, learning the stories of those who have been engaged in creating positive social change.ĭay three was packed with exciting new experiences. That evening we were joined by Michael Collins, who was John Lewis’s chief of staff for 20 years and is currently special assistant to the President of the United States, to listen to the Scholars and Fellows’ oral history presentations. Over the course of four days in Washington DC, we visited many landmarks and historic sites, heard from amazing speakers, and came together as a beloved community, forming new friendships and strengthening our FPI family.ĭay one was immediately full of excitement and joy as the inaugural Cohort of Scholars and Fellows reunited for the first time since FPI’s Civil Rights Pilgrimage in March. The Faith & Politics Institute’s 2022 July program was a great success! We were so happy to get the inaugural Cohort of John Lewis Scholars and Fellows back together, as well as welcoming the second Cohort of Scholars, Fellows, and Rising Leaders.
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