Photo essay: They call you boy until you 50 or 54

[Me.]

A Long Read But So Worth It

“I chased the shimmering reflection of ancient trees through the cypress swamps that flank the Natchez Trace, a lone driver speeding ever faster to get to an interview in Indianola, Mississippi. Mary King, who had worked in communications for the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in Jackson in 1964 to help register African Americans to vote, sat in the passenger seat. I felt the power and weight of her history acutely, as if a third passenger were in the car. King joined the Civil Rights Movement at the age of 22, and she had committed her life to working towards greater equality. Over 52 years later, in January 2016, she returned to the state that had defined the meaning and due north of her life.”

https://www.scalawagmagazine.org/2017/08/photo-essay-they-call-you-boy-until-you-50-or-54/

[sheshe2]

1. Thank you mcar. Well worth the read.

From your link.

From King, I have learned of the long historic arc of justice, of the decades of individual action from ordinary citizens that slowly move us towards a more just society. The search for justice has no beginning and no end, and it requires a steadfast belief that dedicated individuals, over time, can help us imagine, if even only for a few moments, a better world. “The Movement continues to build, although the aims and means change

[brer cat]

2. That is a great read, me.

We need to get all of these first person narrative accounts into print before they are lost forever.

[Me.]

4. I Agree

One really has no idea first hand just how difficult it was. Wouldn't cash her checks!

[ismnotwasm]

3. K&R

[Skittles]

5. outstanding

one of the reasons I remain an avid DUer is the ability to find gems like this

[Me.]

6. Thanks

[Skittles]

7. what strikes me the most

you know how conservatives are always saying slavery is ancient history, but reading this you can clearly see it is not, the effects of that dreadful piece of American history are very much still in play

[Me.]

8. It Is Still Very Close To Home

They see progress and you can feel the pride for being able to persevere but I don't know how they held on. I don't know, I don't know. A shirt dyed white from sweat!

As for conservatives, the contrast is beyond immense, they are such selfish, cruel little cartoons. Stealing the vote. Beyond 'we the people, in order to form a more perfect union..." I wouldn't be able to quote enough to get me a vote.

[GeoWilliam750]

9. Thank you for posting

[Me.]

10. You're Welcome