2017: Dear Southern Poverty Law Center, An unplanned teaching moment

2017
Written By Laura Max Rose

Dear Southern Poverty Law Center,

Road trips with your kids can lead to great unplanned experiences.  While driving through the southern US to explore college choices for my daughters, your offices and the generosity of your staff was the best unexpected teaching moment.  

While attempting to follow our journey on a map in the back of the car, my kids realized that Montgomery was a short detour from our route.  You see, their 10th grade class had just finished Bryan Stevenson’s book Just Mercy and they had learned of your organizations work.  They were determined to try to reach your offices before they closed on a Friday afternoon.  

We phoned, you opened the doors and we spent more than 45 minutes having a very private and impactful tour- resulting in at least two people graciously staying late.  My girls still reflect and talk about the impact of that experience.

Thank you for all you do to combat hate and fight for justice.  

Ann Simonds

 

aka Annie Hoagland

 
Laura Max Rose

Laura Max Rose is the proud mom of her two beautiful daughters, Selma Baines (3.5) and Violet Mae (<1!) A writer among other things, she started “Look Ma’ No Hands” shortly after Violet was born upon realizing her hands might not be free to type blog posts for a while, but that she still had a whole lot to say. The episodes of “Look Ma, No Hands” are her candid dispatches from the frontlines of motherhood. She interviews experts in fields pertaining to motherhood, mothers themselves and all-around heartwarming and thought-provoking folk whom she hopes will make everyone’s journey easier, fuller and more joyful.

Laura lives in Houston, Texas with her Beshert (that’s Hebrew for “soulmate”), their two girls and beloved Dog, Hampton. Laura’s Husband, Ben Rose, is currently running for Harris County Attorney. You can learn more about him and support his campaign here.

https://www.lauramaxrose.com
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