Living Democracy 2021
- August 4, 2021
- Living Democracy accepting applications for Summer 2022
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Living Democracy is a living-learning opportunity to engage with a small Alabama community. Students will spend 10 weeks of the summer living and working in one of four towns: Collinsville, Elba, Chatom, or Camden. Living in the community allows students to fully immerse themselves in the local culture and develop lasting relationships with those who call these towns home
- August 4, 2021
- Oquendo Bernard thanks Elba for many gifts
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It’s been 70 days and I can still remember the exact moment when I first arrived in Elba, Alabama. I felt mixed emotions and for a split second I questioned myself about whether I had made the right decision. Throughout my time here, I am often asked why Elba. But now that my summer of Living Democracy is over, my response is why not Elba. It was an experience of a lifetime.
- By Oquendo Bernard
- August 2, 2021
- Laney Mayfield reflects on summer of learning
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When I first interviewed for the role as a community journalist and civic engagement leader for Living Democracy, I never thought it would guide me to a place filled with adventures, lessons, and excitement. With my eyes closed and not knowing what to expect, the program led me to a gem in Northeast Alabama, Collinsville.
- By Laney Mayfield
- August 2, 2021
- Retiree creates flags from wood
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Liberty Woodworking, LLC is a small company in Elba owned by Dick Cardwell. He retired in Elba just two years ago and started producing American flags from wood as a hobby, some with military seals and others he describes as specialty flags.
- By Oquendo Bernard
- July 27, 2021
- Competition provides fun day on Pea River
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As the sun started to peek through the clouds, I was rushing over to the boat shop driving Betsy, one of the Pea River Outdoors vans that happen to be my companion for the final few weeks that I have left in Elba, to do a final prep before the big event.
- By Oquendo Bernard
Last Updated: August 04, 2021