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Post by Phalon on Feb 3, 2019 8:42:33 GMT -6
"My race needs no special defense, for the past history of them in this country proves them to be equal of any people anywhere. All they need is an equal chance in the battle of life." ~ Robert Smalls, (April 5, 1839 – Feb. 23, 1915)
Robert Smalls was an African-American born into slavery in South Carolina. During the Civil War he became a ship's pilot, led an uprising aboard the CSS Planter, a Confederate transport ship in Charleston harbor, and sailed it north, freeing himself, his crew, and their families. This was no small feat - it was Smalls' feat (HA!), and it helped persuade President Lincoln into accepting African-American soldiers into the Union Army.
Smalls later became a sea caption, and then a politician, during which time he authored state legislation that gave South Carolina the first free and compulsory public school system in the United States.
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Post by Mini Mia on Feb 9, 2019 23:38:07 GMT -6
"My race needs no special defense, for the past history of them in this country proves them to be the equal of any people anywhere. All they need is an equal chance in the battle of life." -- Robert Smalls
www.google.com/search?q=Robert+Smalls
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Post by Phalon on Feb 10, 2019 13:19:22 GMT -6
Two great quotes, Joxie. The one by Robert Smalls I must have especially liked - I posted it a few days ago! (smile)
I drilled today's Black History quote sitting next to BP while she was eating breakfast this morning. I didn't have time to post it then...and don't have the time now either. I kind of got lost in the drill actually; one thing led to another, and I've probably got enough quotes to fill up the rest of the month, along with a road trip, and a museum to visit!
More later. Here's a video to watch in the meantime...
If you haven't guessed, BP's pancake breakfast led me on a journey through the history of black caricature stereotypes, and the racism they perpetuated.
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Post by Mini Mia on Feb 11, 2019 0:56:43 GMT -6
I thought it sounded familiar.
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Post by Mini Mia on Feb 12, 2020 0:26:44 GMT -6
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