UMD and NYU unite in Atlanta! The University of Maryland and New York University Alternative Breakers ran into each other in front of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site. Before a day of service we explored the rich history rooted in Atlanta, a major battleground in the Civil Rights movement. We learned about the motivation and legacy behind Dr. King and shared our experience with other Alternative Breakers. After visiting the historic site, we started our day of service at Books for Africa. We sorted and boxed books for children and young people in Africa. A lot of thought went into the service. We thought about how to sort books for appropriate age groups so that they would be impactful for those reading them. This was a great opportunity to give back. The day ended with laughs and a delicious meal with “the squad.” The highlight of this trip so far is the relationships we are all developing with the community here in Atlanta, and each other. I believe we have all become more compelled to serve our community because of the laughs and joy it brings all of us.
-Kirk
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