First Day of the Deep South Trip
Today was a long day. However, the day foreshadowed the fun that awaits the entire class during the 2-week trip. However, the thing that has fascinated me the most during the first day was how the leaders of the Civil Right Movement (ex. Dr. Martin Luther King) were able to see the interconnectedness of the events that were going on and how they affected everyone; because this is a very important component of sociology. This is important to sociology because one key to addressing any sociological problem is realizing that the problem is not just a personal issue; but affects a large number of people.
The Irondale Cafe was amazing for dinner. I had chicken, yams, mashed potatoes with gravy, and turnip greens. [The pit could really benefit from shadowing the cooks at this historical food establishment.] This restaurant has me really anticipating the food that I will be eating over the next two weeks.
Well ………. I need to get to sleep so I can get up for another day of enhanced learning.