The civil rights conference inspires true collaboration

"At Southern, we are humbled and inspired by the compassionate and selfless legacy of those who sacrificed so much during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Together, we can follow their lead to continue to advance social justice and voting rights and create a more inclusive society for all Americans."

"I want to really just commend the civil rights, national civil rights organizations...for really focusing on having the place for their conferences where our youth are at, at universities...especially universities that have strong civil rights histories..."

"It's critical to really focus on what are the core takeaways. What do I need to leave here and go do? You learn a lot at conferences, you'll forget more than you remember probably, but I think the most important thing for everybody who attends is to say this is the one thing I learned that I need to go apply into my daily moving forward."

"...so I am just really excited and motivated to have had this conference here at Fish University. It was not only educational but it was thought provoking. It really made you think about where you are, self -reflect on what needs to be done...and what needs to be done to about bringing about equality to society."

“...Our voices, our stories, our history is important and as a researcher and historian it is important that we archive and document and share those stories so future generations won't have to do this...our stories won't get lost."

"The NCRC is a place where people express themselves, are open-minded to hearing views different than their own, and where community is a key value. It was well worth the trip..."