The Civil War ended in 1865. In 2011, 146 years later, it still impacts us. CNN reported HERE on the "Sons of Confederate Veterans" who want to honor a KKK leader from the Civil War through a licence plate. The NAACP (of Mississippi) has asked the Governor to deny this proposal, as it is clearly offensive.
Among the many questions this brought to my mind, one was strongest: Why? Why would anyone want to honor a terrorist? I can only imagine: hate. Hate has long existed in the world, and will unfortunately continue to exist. Currently in the US, there are about 5,000 Klansmen. (Stats about the KKK). I am still struggling to understand... how can there even be one?!?!
Their hate makes me angry and disappointed, so I'll protest it. Instead of dwelling on their hate, and especially because it is Valentine's Day, I'm going to spread the love. Some lovely things that have changed since 1865...
*Women accounted for 51 percent of all workers in the high-paying management, professional, and related occupations in 2009(click HERE for more stats)
*We have a Black President, Barack Obama
*Public High School graduation rates are expected to increase (click HERE for more stats)
*Life saving medical advancements continue to be made all the time (click HERE for timeline)
So, to you SCV out there, I hope you realize your failings soon, as they are most certainly failings. To everyone else, even if you cannot change other people's views, change yours. Not just between white and black, but between among all races, religions, sexualities, mental, and physical abilities: there is still work to be done. We can do it; educate yourself and change what you don't like. Hope this blog post helps a bit.
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