Black people started Memorial Day.
It was originally called Decoration Day and it included a parade, but the most remarkable detail to me is that the newly freed dug up bodies of Union soldiers from mass graves, identified them and gave proper burials.
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We have the country we have because that’s the way the people in the country want it. The occupant in the Oval is doing what y’all want. It can be stopped whenever the people in the country want it to stop. No excuses.
Instead of comparing America to 1930’s Germany, it is more useful to compare today with America’s history of systemic violence, dating back to the 1500’s. Apples to apples might provide better answers to combat today’s sanctioned violence. Revisit our history.
It’s pretty easy to make a good chicken soup and it doesn’t take much time. Set aside a prep day and make a big pot; portion it out and Store . Campbell’s will never appear on my shelf again.
@aristotlegrowth If you don’t want it to end, make it a “movement” not a trend. Reclaim Black🇺🇸 legacy. None of this is new to us, it is true to us. Get back on track.
@Logically_JC It took quite some time for working people to apply for SNAP. When the program rolled out it was under utilized. In addition to the lowest paid workers, without benefits, it took outreach and support for unionized workers, with benefits, to apply. They saw it as a stigma.
I read differently. I used to read lots of fiction, a book or two a week. I now read tons; shorter nonfiction material and more research on a wider variety of subjects.
Bob Dylan's "With God on Our Side" cautions against the dangers of self-righteous nationalism and the use of faith to justify violence and atrocities. Framing a nation's history, the song delivers powerful warnings about the moral compromises made in the name of God and country.
@RhonnieF@Doodelay I’m not in a twitter competition with you. Your Twitter critique was about Democrats, explain yourself to them. I’m just a voter who funded more than I should have. I’m a senior, a member of the 92% who poses questions for clarity.
@RhonnieF@Doodelay What are you doing to help Democrats “become smarter?”What results are you expecting from a twitter critique? What boots are you putting on the ground?
I personally live w/gratitude for myself and my children, who live happy, successful lives. Beyond that, my people endure vicious attack and daily disdain despite thier contributions and regard for 🇺🇸. I revere their fortitude and pray for their continued strength.
@TheGReiArea It all makes sense. On my mind weeks before 2/18 Memorial and, today, Earl and I recalled her fashion sense. But how are those brows perfectly shaped before “fleek” was fly?! 😂😎🤩❤️❣️
Serve and return is not just about tennis. We establish communication exchanges that result in hits & misses. Improve messaging/serve for a better return. Some don’t care and/or are oblivious to understanding the serve of others.