Sojourner Truth Center for Liberation and Justice
"It is up to us who walk in Sojourner Truth’s footsteps to carry on into the future and continue to build upon her legacy"
- Velma Laws Clay
Sojourner Truth was the most famous African American woman in 19 th century America.
Her story is one of courage and determination. For over forty years she traveled the
country fighting for human rights. A powerful figure in several national social
movements, Sojourner Truth advocated forcefully for the abolition of slavery, women’s
rights and suffrage, the rights of freedmen, and prison reform.
Inspired by Sojourner Truth’s legacy, Dr. Velma Laws Clay established the Sojourner
Truth Institute of Battle Creek in 1998 to expand the historical and biographical
knowledge of Sojourner Truth’s life work and carry on her mission by teaching,
demonstrating and promoting projects that accentuate the ideals and principles for
which she stood.
In 2020, the Institute was renamed the Sojourner Truth Center for Liberation and Justice.
Youth for Truth Social Justice Fellowship
JANUARY 20 - JUNE 18
The fellowship is a 6-month hybrid program (combination of in-person and virtual meetings and trainings.) Access to wi-fi and/or a computer will be provided if needed.
Youth for Truth Social Justice Fellowship was created by youth for youth to empower youth change agents. The fellowship equips young people with the tools, training, and resources to address societal issues in their communities and beyond. The program will create an affirming space where youth ages 16-18 can:
· Explore their identities and the roles oppression, resistance and healing have in history and their lives
· Build relationship in a diverse learning community of peers
· Acquire skills, resilience, and confidence to show up as leaders in their schools and communities
· Develop strategies to address issues in racial justice, gender justice, or other social justice issues of interest
The Youth for Truth Social Justice Fellowship seeks a diverse group of youth from different ethnicities, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Limited to 10 participants. Each youth will receive a $500 stipend (payment) upon successful participation and completion of the fellowship.
Eligibility (Applicants must be):
· Between the ages of 16-18 by January 1, 2022
· A resident of Calhoun County
· Should have finished 8th grade, but do not need to be currently enrolled in school; youth can be homeschooled
· Will have a strong interest in social justice issues
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION
CLICK HERE FOR ELECTRONIC APPLICATION
Application Deadline: December 17, 2022
Submit applications by email to TruthCenterBC@gmail.com by December 17th.
If you have questions, please call the Sojourner Truth Center at
269.234.5323 and leave a message.
If you are not able to send the application via email, please call us.
