October 2nd 2023.
Dr. Linda J.M. Holloway and Dr. April T. Berry wanted to create an opportunity for meaningful and engaging conversations surrounding the Montgomery Riverboat incident that occurred on August 5, 2023. This event had sparked many reactions, thoughts and reflections across social media, and in the broader society.
Dr. Holloway, an Associate Professor of Counselor Education at Alabama State University and a multi-award winning children's book author, saw this as an opportunity to create a safe space for students to discuss the incident. She knew that if the situation wasn't handled properly, the U.S. would continue to move forward "sick".
Dr. Berry, the Clinical Director of Vets Recover and an Adjunct Professor, was also aware that this event had the potential to evoke strong emotions. She wanted to ensure her clients received the support and care they would need to express themselves.
This led the two to develop The Montgomery Riverboat Curriculum Study Guide. It is a collection of questions designed to facilitate conversations about the incident in an appropriate manner. The questions encourage individuals to think critically about the bigger picture and to consider how society deals with issues such as racism.
The two believe that if we are to truly heal from incidents like this, we must use our platforms to be a voice to those who may not be able to speak up for themselves. They hope that the Study Guide will create an avenue for meaningful and engaging conversations about the topic.
If you are interested in using The Montgomery Riverboat Curriculum Study Guide, you can find it here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS3wolzrrjvXbmhTwLo-j1t6yvJIwr2Y5NREAmYizsZqBSPEWQQ400CRaAHtBtwMJuGwROs8AGpCyQX/pub
Drs. Holloway and Berry understand the need to address issues such as racism and other forms of social injustice in an appropriate and meaningful way. They sincerely hope that their Study Guide can be used as a tool to help spark conversations and lead to healing.
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