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The Dark Knight said:
You deserve a rep for this one as well.
She sounds like one a teenager swearing he ain't scared to die or go to jail. Ask anyone who has been shot or went to jail if they want to go through it again. SMDH
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Everyone is cool with "dying for a cause" or "fighting for justice" until those rounds start coming at you from down range.
 
saintaugusta said:
I already knew about both of these events. I knew that a black boy was murdered for looking at a white woman and that it was pivotal to the civil rights movement - could not have told you his name (I was not educated in the PC - good and bad- present day but back when it was very Euro-centric). I have also seen the movie Rosewood (a long time ago) and remember being very moved by it, but this was back before I had a really strong awareness of racism and history - I need to watch it again.

I taught a two day lesson on Jacob Lawrence (the Harlem Renaissance painter/artist) and did a lot of studying about the Harlem Renaissance as a result, presented it to high school students - and have been thoroughly fascinated by the time period as a result. I CHOSE the topic of African American art when most white people would have brushed it aside in favor of Impressionism or something similarly familiar (although Impressionism is wonderful). I tied in Jacob Lawrence's Social Realism with Courbet and other pre-Impressionistic socially motivated artists, and taught the difference between Realism and Romanticism in art.

We all romanticize the past, but let me tell you, I know what my convictions are and what I am willing to sacrifice in order to stand up for them - it is not your job to place limitations on me. I may not be AS knowledgeable about black history as you, Luv, but I relish the opportunity to learn, seize on every chance I get, and every day my knowledge and experience grow. I am a better person as a result and strive to contribute nothing but good things to my community.
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I was referring to greenwood (IE. the black wall street and the first time this country was attacked by air terrorism). Anyway, you have a gift for saying the wrong thing. But, I guess that is just the way you are. Good Luck With That Madea
 
luvattractivewomen said:
I was referring to greenwood (IE. the black wall street and the first time this country was attacked by air terrorism). Anyway, you have a gift for saying the wrong thing. But, I guess that is just the way you are. Good Luck With That Madea
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The other woman (ali or toes? I forget - I get them mixed up) mentioned Rosewood and Emmett Till - I was responding to her post, not yours. Thanks.
 
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