The life of this man and his passing should be noted.

[alphafemale]

http://savannahnow.com/news/2011-12-16/savannah-civil-rights-activist-piccolo-pierce-dies#.TutIUyM17ud.facebook

[LiberalAndProud]

1. Yes.

He survived the brutal Bloody Sunday March of 1965 in Selma, Ala., braved the rains to march on Washington and hear King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech and spent months in local jails for trying to integrate downtown churches.

But the humble man with limited education and a severe spinal deformity never made it into the spotlight with the movement’s religious and political leaders. He did his part on the frontlines, facing tear gas, beatings and high-powered hoses.

Indeed, yes.

[rurallib]

2. if ever a story deserves front page

Nothing against the MLKs and Andy Youngs, but when they leave people like Piccolo Pierce are left to face the ugliness of the racism and hate that doesn't disappear overnight.
Days and weeks later, they are still organizing, keeping up the spirit of the people, and no doubt being subject to horrible harassment.
My hat is off to Mr. Pierce and to all those Piccolo Pierces out there today fighting for equality.

[pmorlan1]

3. Thanks for posting

I posted the story to my Facebook. Thank you.

[LiberalAndProud]

4. AM kick.