Did you know it is illegal to paint a horse in Vermont? Neither did I. But I also didn’t know that the Center for Science in the Public Interest fought to get the nutrition facts posted on all of the food labels in America. I also didn’t know that what the CSPI considers to be the most harmful substance, salt is considered to be absolutely safe by the food and drug administration.
In addition, we met with Ernest Green, the first African American student to graduate from Little Rock Central High School. His story of courage and perseverance through the almost all-white, all-racist hallways of Central High inspired us all.
My personal favorite speaker of the day was Coleman McCarthy, a peace studies activist, supporter, and professor. He pleaded his case and ideas of non-violence and conflict resolution to us. He made us analyze and rethink the principles of violence and violent revolutions that have been instilled in us since the earliest years of education.
We ventured our way over to s Masjid, a Muslim house of worship. It was the first exposure for almost all of us to the Islamic religion. However, their kindness sparked familiarity of southern hospitality, even though we were in the nation’s capital.
Heather Booth, a world-renowned community organizer came to speak with us on how to use the tools that cultural leadership has given us to craft true change in our circles of influence.
Overall, today has been one of the best days yet.
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