Late: The 754-mile Pilgrimage for Social Change with Rachelle Zola
LAUNCH EVENT & BREAKFAST
Date: April 2
Time: 9:30-10:45am - Event
10:45am - Begin Walk with Rachelle
We invite you to help launch the pilgrimage with Rachelle Zola as she embarks from Chicago, IL to Montgomery, AL, spanning 754 miles. From Chicago's streets to Montgomery's pathways, Rachelle seeks to bridge divides and foster empathy through storytelling—and invites people to join her throughout the journey. Her mission is to confront the pervasive realities of racism and amplify the voices of those who have long been marginalized and silenced.
The Pilgrimage launch will start from Theatre Y. During this six-month pilgrimage, Rachelle will perform her one-woman show, “Late: a Love Story” produced with Theater Y. In this performance, Rachelle vulnerably shares her own story as a 75-year-old white woman discovering racism in America, and which transitions seamlessly into ten friends sharing their stories steeped in the devastating legacy of the past. Through listening, she continues to take in the profound injustices faced by Black Americans. You are invited to join us for “Late: a Love Story” Saturday, March 30, just a few days prior to the beginning of her pilgrimage.
Driven by love and reverence for those who are reshaping her perspective, Rachelle invites communities along her route to join in conversation, reflection and solidarity. Each step of the pilgrimage is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit—a journey toward healing and understanding.
Schedule for Launch Event & Breakfast
9:30am - doors open!
9:45am - hear from leaders in the community
10:15 - open discussion and questions led by Melissa Lorraine, founder of Theater Y
10:30 - send off ritual ceremony
10:45 - walk begins