I was born in 1960, and I vaguely remember the desegregation and non-violent (and violent) marches that went on during that decade.
I remember seeing Martin Luther King Jr. and a group of people marching on Walnut Street from my bedroom window in Beecher Terrace.
I personally have never been called a "nigger" to my face, but I have seen racism up close and personal.
I have always thought of myself as simply "An American."
Over 50 years have passed since the days of assassinations and civil rights marches...I like to think things are better, but after a week like the one that just passed...I don't know.
I have said this before and I am saying this again...Please folks, let's just treat others like we ourselves want to be treated, and I think this world would improve tremendously...
What do YOU guys think?
I remember seeing Martin Luther King Jr. and a group of people marching on Walnut Street from my bedroom window in Beecher Terrace.
I personally have never been called a "nigger" to my face, but I have seen racism up close and personal.
I have always thought of myself as simply "An American."
Over 50 years have passed since the days of assassinations and civil rights marches...I like to think things are better, but after a week like the one that just passed...I don't know.
I have said this before and I am saying this again...Please folks, let's just treat others like we ourselves want to be treated, and I think this world would improve tremendously...
What do YOU guys think?
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