Montgomery Equal Justice Lekgotla Journey
Next Journey: October 2026
About Bryan Stevenson’s Equal Justice Initiative
Guided by Bryan Stevenson’s extraordinary vision, the Equal Justice Initiative has transformed Montgomery into a sacred landscape of truth and remembrance. Through the Legacy Museum and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, visitors embark on a powerful journey that bears witness to the history of enslavement, lynching, and mass incarceration—stories told through art, voice, and memory. These spaces stir the soul and invite deep reflection, calling us to confront injustice and embrace the shared work of healing. What Bryan and his team have built is not just a museum or a memorial—it is a pilgrimage of hope, courage, and renewal for all who believe in the power of truth to set us free.
Montgomery Lekgotla Journey Experience
Participation in a tour of the Legacy Museum, engaging with interactive exhibits and historical narratives that examine enslavement, racial injustice, and mass incarceration in the United States
Riverboat journey along the Alabama River to Freedom Monument Sculpture Park
National Memorial for Peace and Justice.
Visit Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. Institute for lunch and conversation with Judge Myron Thompson and Executive Director, Thomas Rains
Southern Poverty Law Center for a conversation with Joe Levin
Evening gathering at the home of Peggy Mussafer, joined by local civil rights leaders, for shared reflection and community.
Powerful Reflection circles with community members and travelers
Program fee: $2,500*
For more information on joining the journey contact Cindy Laba—cindylaba@ripplesofhope.org or 617-233-3022.
*limited non-profit rates and scholarships available
Lekgotla
(noun, South Africa)
“a gathering of wise, thoughtful leaders with sharp minds and big hearts.”
Our Lekgotla Journeys are sacred spaces for reflection, dialogue, and collective visioning. Rooted in traditions of wisdom and community, these journeys invite us to come together with open minds and open hearts—to listen deeply, speak boldly, and co-create a future shaped by our shared values and highest aspirations.
