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NastyRiffraff

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11. Wonderful post, sheshe

Thu Jan 5, 2017, 09:32 PM

Jan 2017

I am not an AA, but I remember being stirred by Dr. King, at an age when I was learning about life and what's valuable. Yes, I remember his great speeches, his outsized presence, but also, as the article states, the fact that he got off his ass and DID something real. Something that made a difference.

I once had a sociology professor who told us "A difference to be a difference has to make a difference." Dr. King was one of the giants of history who did, indeed, make a difference.

Stay safe and well, everyone. We need each and every one of you.

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Once the beating was over, we were free [View all] sheshe2 Jan 2017 OP

Well said. brush Jan 2017 #1

Thank you brush. sheshe2 Jan 2017 #3

I know most of AA have left the building. sheshe2 Jan 2017 #2

beautifully stated, she. even as a cranky old broad, I know that I can still be a target. but I niyad Jan 2017 #4

I guess not. sheshe2 Jan 2017 #5

Not being African American, I'm always reluctant to comment here. TygrBright Jan 2017 #6

I am trying to get off this thread. sheshe2 Jan 2017 #7

What you say, sheshe2. TygrBright Jan 2017 #8

We will always be stronger together. sheshe2 Jan 2017 #12

That's a great post She! radical noodle Jan 2017 #9

K&R Gothmog Jan 2017 #10

Wonderful post, sheshe NastyRiffraff Jan 2017 #11

Stay safe everyone. sheshe2 Jan 2017 #13

Damn straight we won't go quietly! NastyRiffraff Jan 2017 #14

I posted this to you elsewhere. sheshe2 Jan 2017 #15

Thanks, sheshe NastyRiffraff Jan 2017 #17

Along those lines, this video/song comes to mind and is more important today..... George II Jan 2017 #19

So powerful. sheshe2 Jan 2017 #20

One of the most stirring and historic photographs......EVER! Thanks. George II Jan 2017 #16

Solidarity. sheshe2 Jan 2017 #18

Thanks sheshe still_one Jan 2017 #21

I thank you still one. sheshe2 Jan 2017 #22

Hugs right back at you sheshe. I remember that time still_one Jan 2017 #23

Shame on you Coolest Ranger Jan 2017 #24

Thanks Coolest Ranger. sheshe2 Jan 2017 #25

I love my sheshe Coolest Ranger Jan 2017 #26

Ha! sheshe2 Jan 2017 #27