The Faith & Politics Institute was lucky to have three amazing interns this summer: Mina Youssef, Asia Robinson, Kayliana Barbee. We would like to thank them for the hard work they put into making our John Robert Lewis programming run smoothly and for the new ideas and creativity they brought to the table. Here are some words from them about their experiences:
“Something I loved best about the internship was the community. Being able to create so many solid connections and long-term relationships was something I did not expect when I started the internship. I'm glad for the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people. Learning about John Lewis and his impact was possibly the most useful lesson I took away from my summer internship at FPI. Prior to this job, I knew very little about John Lewis and his contributions to the civil rights movement. After joining FPI, I was able to firsthand observe how much of an influence he made on many influential persons, and how his ideas and ideals are something I find myself living by and will continue to do so. Getting to learn about him has been the most delightful component of spending this summer at FPI. My whole experience with FPI has been really beneficial; it has helped me grow as a young adult while also opening my eyes to my professional objectives by providing me with access to various tools that have allowed me to build new connections.” – Asia Robinson
"Being an intern for FPI has been a tremendous honor. It was a phenomenal experience getting to know the staff and board members and meeting all the wonderful cohorts that are a part of the John Lewis Scholars, Fellows, and Rising Leaders Program. The never-ending struggle for equity is something that is necessary for the healing of wounds that were created in the past and doing so with nonviolence is the key that will allow us to get further in our mission. Even though the late Congressman John Lewis is not with us anymore, I know his mission will forever go on as long as FPI continues the astonishing work in creating communities, making spaces for respectful dialogue, and spreading the core values of nonviolence." – Mina Youssef