Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

wnylib

(25,355 posts)

4. I had a Black friend who was a few years older than me who

Reply to Tetrachloride (Reply #1)

Wed Jul 5, 2023, 04:22 AM

Jul 2023

had worked on civil rights programs in the South. She knew Medgar Evers from that work. She was a soft-spoken, gentle person with inner strength of iron.

Click here to purchase valentine hearts!

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

5 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Because Of The Brave [View all] ItsjustMe Jul 2023 OP

A very close neighbor was involved in 1960's civil rights z Tetrachloride Jul 2023 #1

I had a Black friend who was a few years older than me who wnylib Jul 2023 #4

Absolutely..and there are a lot more of us than are them. Their violence and hatred will be met PortTack Jul 2023 #2

Word. n/t Mister Ed Jul 2023 #3

One of the 100 best photos of the 20th century. I can feel my heart every time I see it. Great post. marble falls Jul 2023 #5