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[SPLC group at ASB 2013]

Photograph of a group at the SPLC at ASB 2013, held by UNT Special Collections. The image shows a group of eight African American men in women during the daytime standing by a black wall structure on the left side. The black wall contains a quote by Martin Luther King Jr that says "Until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream." SPLC is the Southern Poverty Law Center in Montgomery, Alabama. It is an American nonprofit legal advocacy organization specializing in civil rights and public interest litigation. ASB stands for Alternative Service Break. The mission of the University of North Texas' Alternative Service Breaks Program is to raise awareness of social issues and injustices through education and intensive service-learning experiences. Students are immersed in communities that will bring to the forefront of social awareness and inspire lifelong action and friendships. Alternative Service Breaks provide a variety of week-long service opportunities. These opportunities not only contribute to a deeper understanding of social issues, service and community but are often the sparks that motivate people to get involved in community service.
Date: March 20, 2013
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

[All the Colleges ASB 2013]

Photograph of a group of all the colleges at ASB 2013, held by UNT Special Collections. The image shows a big group of people posing together at the front of a church sanctuary. Above the back of the group is a colorful sign that says "Destination" and has a yellow star next to it. ASB stands for Alternative Service Break. The mission of the University of North Texas' Alternative Service Breaks Program is to raise awareness of social issues and injustices through education and intensive service-learning experiences. Students are immersed in communities that will bring to the forefront of social awareness and inspire lifelong action and friendships. Alternative Service Breaks provide a variety of week-long service opportunities. These opportunities not only contribute to a deeper understanding of social issues, service and community but are often the sparks that motivate people to get involved in community service.
Date: March 20, 2013
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Group gathered for non-violence training]

A photograph of a group gathered together for a picture during a non-violence training session. Some are wearing Cornell College merchandise and t-shirts that read "Journey of Freedom". They are taking part in the Alternative Service Break program.
Date: March 20, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Keep Calm and Volunteer in Selma sign]

Photograph of a Keep Calm and Volunteer in Selma sign from ASB 2013, held by UNT Special Collections. The image shows a photo of about nine people in a a building that is under construction, all of them wearing hard hats. Over the photo is yellow text that reads "Keep Calm and Volunteer in Selma, with a yellow heart at the top. ASB stands for Alternative Service Break. The mission of the University of North Texas' Alternative Service Breaks Program is to raise awareness of social issues and injustices through education and intensive service-learning experiences. Students are immersed in communities that will bring to the forefront of social awareness and inspire lifelong action and friendships. Alternative Service Breaks provide a variety of week-long service opportunities. These opportunities not only contribute to a deeper understanding of social issues, service and community but are often the sparks that motivate people to get involved in community service.
Date: March 20, 2013
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Welcome to Selma sign ASB 2013]

Photograph of a group at the SPLC at ASB 2013. The image shows a group of eight African American men and women sitting in front of a sign for the town if Selma that says "Welcome to Historic Selma." They all wear the same grey t shirt.
Date: March 20, 2013
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library