I did not plan on an extra post today (actually, I rarely plan them, they just happen) but when I read Keith’s post, it was far too valuable not to share. He makes some points in this post that we ALL need to think about and keep in our minds. And … he tells about the Civil Right’s Museum in Greensboro, North Carolina — a place I would truly love to visit someday. Thank you, Keith!
The following post was written about eight years ago, but seems even more relevant today as there are too many who do not want the bad part of our US history taught. This is not a new phenomenon, as a key part of our history is to mask these ugly truths. I am in my sixties, but I never read or heard about what happened in Tulsa, OK and Wilmington, NC until the the last few years. Names like Emmitt Till and Rosa Parks, must be remembered just like those of Martin Luther King and John Lewis.
Yesterday, I had some free time in the Greensboro, North Carolina area and decided to revisit the International Civil Rights Center and Museum. Why Greensboro? For those of you are old enough to remember or know your history, the museum incorporates and builds off the actual Woolworth’s lunch counter where four African-Americans started…
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Thank you to you, and Keith. Very good information, and also very important to know. Enjoy a nice afternoon! xx Michael
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Thanks Michael! Too bad it’s so far, or you could come visit the Museum, too! I hope you’re enjoying a lovely, sunny evening! xx
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I am sure in future will be a possibility to do. After we had caught this virus, with all his strains. Thank you, and have a beautiful Wednesday, Jill! xx Michael
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That would be cool!!! You too, Michael! xx
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Jill, thanks for the reblog. More folks need to know about our ugly history so we do not repeat it. Keith
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Exactly, Keith. If we whitewash our past or sweep it under the rug, there isn’t a doubt in my mind that we will repeat it. We’re on the brink of doing so today.
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