Bionic Buzz® covered the Over The Edge Celebrity Weekend Kick-Off Party at Meliá Orlando Celebration in Central Florida. There, we interviewed Jeff Steinberg, the Founder and Executive Director of Sojourn Project, an educational nonprofit dedicated to empowering students through immersive, experiential learning journeys that explore the history and modern-day lessons of the Civil Rights Movement.

⭐ About Sojourn Project

Sojourn Project is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that leads educational pilgrimages for middle school, high school, and college students, taking them on a transformative journey through the American South to learn about the Civil Rights Movement firsthand.

Through multi-day trips to historic landmarks—including Selma, Montgomery, Birmingham, Little Rock, and Memphis—students meet movement veterans, visit museums and memorials, and engage in discussions about racism, justice, activism, and civic responsibility.

🌍 Mission

To educate and inspire young people to become engaged citizens, compassionate leaders, and advocates for justice by learning directly from the past.

✊ What Sojourn Project Provides

  • Civil Rights immersive study trips led by top educators and historians

  • Direct interaction with leaders, activists, and eyewitnesses of historic events

  • Leadership training encouraging students to stand up for human rights

  • Programs connecting past injustices to modern issues

💡 Impact

For over 20 years, Sojourn Project has empowered thousands of students from diverse backgrounds. Through their experiences, participants develop a deeper understanding of:

  • The sacrifice and bravery of Civil Rights leaders

  • The importance of civic engagement

  • The ongoing fight for equality and human rights

Jeff Steinberg’s motto, central to Sojourn Project’s mission, is:
“The trip is important. What you do when you return is even more important.”

Sojourn Project continues to inspire new generations to create positive change in their schools, communities, and beyond.

Connect:
https://www.sojournproject.org/
http://twitter.com/sojournproject
https://instagram.com/sojournproject
https://www.facebook.com/SojournProject

Video shoot and edited by Steve Sievers of Bionic Buzz®