This is a very special trip designed for transracial adoptees and their descendants.
Together, we will face the truth of our nation's history of anti-Black racial terror and violence, self reflect on the ways each of us have upheld and perpetuated white supremacy in our lives, and embrace our ability to affect change and dismantle racism, first within ourselves, and then in our families and communities.
Our purpose is to listen to and learn from Black leadership, utilize antiracism tools and resources to strategize ways to do less harm, be better co-conspirators to BIPOC and develop ways to move forward with mindful action toward collective liberation.
Once registered, participants will receive soul assignments, which is basically pre-work (books, podcasts, documentaries, etc) to help them get started on building a solid foundation for their personal anti-racism journey.
This anti-racism weekend includes visits to: The National Memorial For Peace and Justice, The Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration, and the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma..
Following every Legacy Trip, guests are invited and encouraged to participate in free monthly alumni calls to stay engaged with the Legacy family and continue cultivating community and accountability in their ongoing antiracism journey. We also offer a Legacy Trips After Care program for those who want a more expansive and comprehensive support system.
We invite you to engage in this transformational experience as we delve into these courageous conversations with trip facilitator and Legacy Trips founder, Tina Strawn.
Tina Strawn (she/they) a joy and liberation advocate, activist, and author of "Are We Free Yet? The Black, Queer Guide to Divorcing America" (Row House Publishing, January 2023). Tina is also the owner and host of the Speaking of Racism podcast and she is the co-founder of the movement to ban guns and buy them back, Here 4 The Kids. The heart of Tina's work is founding and leading Legacy Trips, immersive antiracism experiences where participants visit historical locations such as Montgomery and Selma, AL, and utilize spiritual practices as tools to affect personal and collective change. Tina has three adult children, an ex-husband, an ex-wife, and an ex-country. She has been a full-time minimalist nomad since February 2020 and currently lives in Costa Rica. Tina travels the globe speaking, writing, teaching, and exploring where on the planet she can feel safe and free in her queer, Black, woman-identifying body.
*Please note that all deposits for all Legacy Trips are non-refundable.
This trip is designed for transracial adoptees of all racial and gender identities, as well as descendants of transracial adoptees, 18 years of age and older, who want to do the inner work of allowing truth to guide them in their anti-racism journey.
This trip is not open for adoptive parents at this time. However, adoptive parents are more than welcome to support transracial adoptees who will be taking this brave journey by donating to help provide partial scholarships and cover additional costs.
Protecting and honoring Black women is our priority. In a dynamic where folx of different racial identities will be confronting and unpacking their racism in the presence of Black women, please note that we intentionally and respectfully center, prioritize and defer to the expertise and voices of the Black women in the space. This commitment includes intentionality in the execution of all parts of the weekend.
To receive a needs based, partial scholarship, please see the Discounts Available section below.
Deposits for all Legacy Trips are non-refundable. The balance of the total cost of the trip, not including the deposit, is refundable in the event the participant requests in writing to cancel before 30 days from the start of the trip they registered for. If the need to cancel arises, the participant has the option to put whatever monies they have already paid towards an upcoming Legacy Trip within one calendar year.
Needs Based Discount
Please note that we have 2 partial scholarships available per trip and offered to folx of any racial and gender identity on a needs based, first come, first serve basis. We ask that these codes be reserved for and used by people who have a financial need to pay a lower cost to participate in a Legacy Trip. To receive this discount, at check out, pay the non-refundable deposit and use the code ACCESS to receive $250 off the registration cost. No questions asked.
We partner with a local Montgomery hotel with a major national brand that features:
*HOTEL NAME AND ADDRESS PROVIDED AFTER REGISTRATION
General registration includes a King size room.
If you would like to register and attend a trip and share a 2 queen bed hotel room with a friend, you both will pay only $1100 each.
This option is available for adoptive parents or others who would like to offer financial support for the transracial adoptees who would like to attend.
This will help us offer more $250 partial scholarships.
*Please note that no refunds will be given for these donations and they are not transferable..
4pm-6pm Arrival and Check in to hotel
6pm Dinner, Welcome and Introduction (workbooks are distributed)
7pm Gratitude & Grounding: Meditation, Journaling & Wall of Intentions