2026 Southern California Sankofa Pilgrimage
04.20.26 | News, Articles
Exploring Implicit & Explicit Racism in San Diego & Los Angeles Counties: Wed. July 8 - Sat. July 11
How has Southern California been affected by implicit and explicit racism? Join us as we travel through San Diego and Los Angeles Counties to expand our understanding of expressions of racism on the West Coast. We start with two day trips exploring San Diego County followed by two days in Los Angeles. This experiential learning program will be packed with opportunities of discovery, including:
- Museum of US
- San Diego History Center
- Julian Historical Society
- Julian Gold Rush Hotel
- Bruce’s Beach
- California African American Museum
- Chinese American Museum
- Museum of Social Justice
- And so much more!
The pilgrimage is $450 per person and includes: all entry fees, ground transportation (7/9-7/11), hotel stay (7/10), lunch on 7/9 and breakfast on 7/11. Teens ages 14+ are invited to join when accompanied by an adult.
Registration closes June 10 and is limited to 20 participants, so be sure to register soon!
Unable to Travel With Us? Join Our Pre-Travel Study Sessions
Our Sankofa Pilgrimages are designed to help you better understand the lasting affects of systemic racism and the Church's implicit role in past and current abuses, so we may pave a path forward to build a better world for the next generation.
If this speaks to you but are unable to travel, we invite you to join our pre-trip classes on Weds. June17, June 24, and July 1 from 6-8 PM PDT. The learning takes place in person and on Zoom and is free to join: Register now for Southern California Pre-Study Class!
