EJI 2026 Revisited

In February 2026, UWOC traveled to Montgomery with two full busloads of participants to experience the Legacy Sites - including the Legacy Museum, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park, and the Legacy Sites Boat Experience.

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In Their Own Words:
UWOC Guests Share Their Experiences:

Guest Rachel Lackey, Green Pea Press Owner/Founder:

Rachel Lackey (right) visits the National Memorial for Peace and Justice with her Green Pea Press staff with United Women of Color on Feb. 27, 2026.

“Last year, I attended the UWOC field trip for the first time with my teenage daughter; it was so powerful that this year, I purchased tickets for my employees and opted to close the business for the day so that we could all attend. Social justice is an important part of our purpose at Green Pea Press, and this was the perfect opportunity for us to have a meaningful and educational experience together as part of a diverse group.

The Legacy Sites are crafted in such a way that every aspect of the exhibits feels deeply personal and moving, while linking historical events into a narrative that has not been emphasized in the same way at any other museum I’ve been to.

We all came away adamant that everyone in the United States should visit the EJI Legacy Sites AT LEAST once. I’m deeply grateful to UWC and the sponsors for hosting this trip to help make it even more accessible.”

(April 1, 2026)

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Guest Erica Fox Washington, WJAB 90.9FM Program Director:

Erica brings the trip to life on her WJAB 90.9FM show, Community News from the Hill, capturing its breadth and sharing:

the speech from FAMM President Shaneva D. McReynolds, Ph.D.
reflections from an Alabama A&M alum, and
remarks from EJI Deputy Director of Development Emily Wilson

Take a listen to experience part of the day with us.

- Erica Fox Washington, WJAB 90.9FM Program Director

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Volunteer Jordan spoke with guests at the end of the day before making our way back to Huntsville:

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Thank you to all our volunteers, and Thank you to our sponsors:

At a time when Black history is being erased or rewritten, we thank ALL our sponsors for supporting the 2026 trip to the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) Legacy Sites. Their support allowed us to send two buses to Montgomery for an honest look at America’s history and racial injustice:

$10K Presenting Sponsor: Anonymous Donor
Legacy Sponsor: FAMM
Community Access Sponsor: Jim & Leisa Teed
Individual Donors:
A. Fulmer
M. Puett
V. Richie
M. Spears

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