Fri Jun 25, 2021, 09:20 AM
SharonClark (8,877 posts)
An Iowa County Chooses to Be Named for a Black Professor, Not a SlaveownerJohnson County selected Lulu Merle Johnson, a Black educator and historian, as its official eponym, replacing Richard Mentor Johnson, the ninth U.S. vice president. The entire article is well worth reading. Lulu Merle Johnson was a remarkable woman who overcame racism and sexism to become a pioneer. Richard Mentor Johnson was, as professor Ronald K. McMullen said, a “despicable person” during the board’s meeting.
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SharonClark | Jun 2021 | OP |
madaboutharry | Jun 2021 | #1 | |
rurallib | Jun 2021 | #2 | |
niyad | Jun 2021 | #3 | |
malaise | Jun 2021 | #4 | |
Ilsa | Jun 2021 | #5 |
Response to SharonClark (Original post)
Fri Jun 25, 2021, 09:23 AM
madaboutharry (38,288 posts)
1. Iowa City, Royal Blue in a sea of Red.
Gotta love them.
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Response to SharonClark (Original post)
Fri Jun 25, 2021, 09:24 AM
rurallib (59,127 posts)
2. Knew that was going to happen, didn't know when
Glad to hear it has happened.
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Response to SharonClark (Original post)
Fri Jun 25, 2021, 09:26 AM
niyad (88,153 posts)
3. Thank you for posting this most interesting article. Would you consider cross-posting
in Women's Rights And Issues? Dr. Johnsonas a truly remarkable woman. Thanks in advance.
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Response to SharonClark (Original post)
Fri Jun 25, 2021, 09:30 AM
malaise (245,621 posts)
4. Must Read
Get thee to the greatest page - made me feel good about humanity
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Response to SharonClark (Original post)
Fri Jun 25, 2021, 09:37 AM
Ilsa (59,566 posts)