From Britni Ashkenazi:

Today we began by going to Kent State University where 4 students were killed by the National Guard on May 4, 1970. We met with Alan Canfora on the campus. He was a student protester who was shot in the wrist and survived by falling behind a tree. You may know him from the famous picture of him waving the black flag of anarchy in front of the National Guard. He walked us around campus and showed us exactly where the tragic events took place. There were 4 memorials in the parking lot of the school where the students died. Three of the students killed were Jewish. It was a powerful and moving experience to speak with Alan where his life, and the country, was changed.

We then made the one hour ride to Cleveland and watched the beginning of the “Blues Brothers” to get in the spirit for our visit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum.

Music has played a large part of my life, so I was freaking out and running around the museum in a frenzy. Afterwards we had our first wrap up since the first half of our group left in San Francisco. Everyone has grown since the beginning of this journey. Our answers and questions are on a higher level and thought provoking. We have learned to think for ourselves and fight for what we believe in. In conclusion, “Cleveland Rocks!”