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This trip has inspired me to take action in areas I strongly believe in, and to not sit back idly and wait for others to take the lead."
- Michael Naclerio, Class 3
Programs
Cultural Leadership students participate in an intensive year of cultural activities, dialogue sessions, travel/study, public speaking, leadership training, and facilitated discussions on diversity and creating social change. Through these activities, the students gain an increased awareness of their own and each other’s history, religion, and culture, and learn valuable skills for facilitating discussions, solving problems, and making change.
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See below for the current program schedule.
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Schedule of Programs for Class 4 (2008-2009) as of 2/8/08
January 6, 2008, Sun. |
Graduation of Class 3 at New City School, 5209 Waterman, 3:30 pm |
| January 13, 2008, Sun. | Families: Welcome Party for Class 4 at home of Karen Kalish, Clayton, 3:30 – 5:00 |
| January 18–20, Fri.-Sun. | Student Program: Beginning the Journey: Opening Weekend Retreat |
| January 27 | Parent Meeting at CRC 2:30 PM |
| February 17 | Student Program: African and African-American History & Culture 2:30 – 8:00 pm |
| March 2 | Parent Meeting at CRC 2:30 - 5:30 PM |
| March 9 | Student Program: Jewish History and Culture 2:30 – 8:00 PM, Seder, skits – Rabbi Miller Hillel – 6300 Forsyth |
| March 12 | Meet with St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay 4 PM |
| March 16 or 23 | Families: Sharing Palm Sunday or Easter |
| April 5 | 5:00ish Ethan Joseph's sister Bat Mitzvah at CRC (this one or the Kalishman Bat Mitzvah on May 17) |
| April 19 or 20 | Sat or Sun. Families: Sharing the Passover Seder |
| * April 25 - 27 | Fri to Sun: Student Retreat: The Civil Rights Movement, Change Agents, VICC Program – Hampton Inn – Market St. |
| April 27 | Parent Meeting, 2:00 – 5:30 pm St. Louis Holocaust Museum |
| May 17 | Kalishman Bat Mitzvah B'nai Amoona |
| May 18 | Student Program: Institutionalized Oppression, Power, Privilege, & Prejudice 2:30 - 8:00 PM |
| June 8 | “Packing Our Bags” Going Away Party 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| June 9 - July 2 | Look at our travel schedule |
| July 13 | Student Program: Processing the Trip – Re-Entry, Action Plans and Expectation for remainder of the year, 2:30 – 8:00 pm |
| July 14 and July 16 | Fri: Students: Fundraising, Writing Speeches/ article for school newspaper at UMSL Computer Lab 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| July 20 | Parent Meeting at CRC 2:30 - 5:30 PM |
| July 26 | Sat: Going Away (to College) Party for Class 3, 5:30 – 7:30 pm (Alums and Class 4 invited) |
| August 24 | Parent Meeting 2:30 - 5:30 PM |
| September 7 | Student Program: Leadership 2:30 - 8 :00 PM |
| September 17 | Wed: Public Information and Recruitment Session |
| October 12 | Parent Meeting, Black History and Culture, 2:30 – 5:30 PM |
| October 17 or 19 | Students: Celebrate Sukkot in Orthodox |
| October 24 - 26 | Student Retreat: Student Program: Facilitation Workshop and Becoming Change Agents |
| November 16 | Student Program: Student Program: Conflict Resolution, 2:30 – 8:00 pm |
| November 23 | Last Parent Meeting at CRC 2:30 - 5:30 PM |
| November 29 | CL Alum Potluck Thanksgiving at 12 noon at home of Karen Kalish, Clayton |
| December 14 | Student Program: Student Program: Media and Social Change, 2:30 – 8:00 PM |
| January 3, 2009 | Rehearsal for graduation, New City School, 5209 Waterman, 1:00 – 5:00 pm |
| January 4, 2009 | Graduation of Class 4 at New City School, 5209 Waterman, 3:30 (Practice at 1:00 pm) |
From January through June, the students meet monthly to learn about the history, culture, 
and contemporary issues affecting both groups. The opening weekend retreat sets the foundation for the group's year-long activities, including personal and group goal setting and interactive games designed for the students to get to know each other. At the April retreat, students learn about successful activists and change agents and begin to explore what it will mean for them to become change agents.
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During the summer, the students travel to places in the U.S. of civil rights and social justice significance, including New York City; |
Washington D.C.; Atlanta, GA; Birmingham, Montgomery, Tuskegee and Selma, AL; New Orleans, LA; Little Rock, AR; several cities in Mississippi; and Memphis, TN. They meet and visit people and organizations that have made - and are still making - significant contributions to improving society. Adult group leaders accompany and supervise the students and facilitate nightly discussions. |
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Throughout the remainder of the year, the students develop and apply their facilitation, conflict resolution, and problem solving skills. They learn how to provide a safe environment for others to examine, share, and question their thoughts and feelings on sensitive issues, such as self-segregation, interracial dating, and stereotypes. Students also take a more high-profile leadership role as they go into schools, churches, synagogues, and other community centers to speak and facilitate discussions with their peers on issues of discrimination and social justice. They continue to meet monthly for leadership training and to learn more about themselves and each other.
In January of the following year, students graduate in a ceremony that highlights their experience, their journey, and their growth. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Cultural Leadership Curriculum (as of 2/20/08)
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Cultural Leadership exists to create a more just and equitable community by educating high school students to recognize and resolve issues of privilege and injustice through the lens of the African American and Jewish experience. Our students develop leadership skills, build relationships, facilitate dialogues and create change in their circles of influence. |