Author Archive

Hello, Goodbye London

Posted on June 20, 2018 by JtoJ in Volunteers

It has now been over a month since I have returned home from my time in London. Looking back on my trip, I can see how much I have grown from the new experiences I had. I remember being so nervous to navigate the underground whirlwind which was the tube system on my very first meeting with Journey to Justice. By the end of my time there I felt as familiar with the tube lines as the back of my hand.

Journey to Justice painted a far more beautiful picture of London for me than I ever could have done on …

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Train of Thoughts

Posted on April 3, 2018 by JtoJ in Events, Volunteers

Watching the plaque honoring Fredrick Douglass be unveiled is such an empowering experience. This is the very house where he stayed and was able to eventually buy his freedom. This is a beautiful honor and tribute to such a dark time in history.

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An American in London

Posted on February 28, 2018 by JtoJ in Volunteers

It’s 6:30pm on a Monday night and I am an American college student taking an unfamiliar form of transportation, commonly known as the ‘tube’. I am on my way to go to a local library café to meet a group of various people I have never met before.  I have arrived in London but a mere three days prior and I am praying I am heading in the right direction. I get off the train at my stop, make my way to …

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You may say I’m a dreamer but I’m not the only one, I hope someday you’ll join us and the world will live as one

Posted on February 28, 2018 by JtoJ in Volunteers

I have been living in London for almost one month now and I’d be lying if I didn’t say I am in awe to be living in the city where the Beatles developed into the iconic band they are known as today.

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Racism, war and poverty today – echoing MLK’s Newcastle speech in 1967

Posted on December 12, 2017 by JtoJ in Events, Volunteers

‘There are three urgent and indeed great problems that we face not only in the United States of America but all over the world today. That is the problem of racism, the problem of war and the problem of poverty.’

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Disability Inequality Solutions

Posted on October 13, 2017 by JtoJ in News, Volunteers

In the year 2016 effective performance and situations of disabled and non-disabled people in the United Kingdom (UK) was not equal, however people and organisations have provided support through solutions that could help disabled people live increased healthy and happy lives.

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Syrian George by Martin Spafford

Posted on May 26, 2017 by JtoJ in Events, History

The true story of St. George: child soldier, migrant, prisoner of conscience, murdered for his beliefs

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‘Better Discourse’ a blog by Harsha Perera, Executive Coach and JtoJ volunteer

Posted on May 26, 2017 by JtoJ in News, Volunteers

At a time when soundbites and dumbed down messages are the norm, taking shortcuts becomes very tempting….Perhaps, there comes a moment when you need to decide what you are for.

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Standing Up to Hate Crimes

Posted on March 28, 2017 by JtoJ in News

The stories are heartbreaking and chilling. In the first few weeks of 2017, identity-based hatred appears to be pervasive and on the rise. Two immigrants from India were shot in Kansas allegedly by a man who confronted them about their visa status…

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A view from Washington: Bracing for change without the hope by Celina Dunlop

Posted on January 10, 2017 by JtoJ in News, Volunteers

Washington D.C. is still looking magical, aglow with Christmas bunting, immense wreaths and pine trees festooned with scarlet ribbons, glittering baubles and fairy lights. Children are dressed in their newly purchased party best. But with three weeks to go until Donald Trump’s inauguration, the atmosphere is somber.

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