Safe Haven

Witness to the Journey: Louise Jones and the 1947 Safe Haven

In this powerful interview, 97-year-old educator Louise Jones recalls offering sanctuary to Bayard Rustin and fellow activists at Black Mountain College after they were brutally beaten during the 1947 Journey of Reconciliation. Her firsthand testimony brings human depth to the historical record, tracing how witnessing Rustin’s courage transformed her from a witness of violence into a lifelong advocate for justice and community service.