As America becomes increasingly more culturally
diverse she will have to deal with the blatant
contradictions in her history books. While Tony Romano
may be throwing a big party for Columbus Day maybe he
shouldn’t invite his coworker Blue Sky Runningbear to
the shindig. And while John Smith may pay tribute to
his WWII veteran grandfather to commemorate every V-J
Day, his neighbor, Yoko Tshima, may morn the death of
hers.
Americans must begin to respect each others rights to
party or not to party on July 4th
While some will dismiss my views as those of some
ultra militant, left wing radical who is still miffed
that Rev. Jesse Jackson didn't get the Democratic
Party nomination back in 1988 , could it be that I
represent the views of millions of the silent minority
who are afraid to express themselves for fear of
McCarthy-like persecution?
So, don't expect to see me at the annual fireworks
show this year with my finger stuck in the potato
salad. I'll be home reflecting on the fact that for
millions of African Americans, on July 4 2007, the
road to Freedom is still under construction.
Min. Paul Scott is a "gangsta writer" and activist
based in Durham NC. He can be reached at (919)
451-8283. [email protected]
His blog is http://www.nowarningshotsfired.com
diverse she will have to deal with the blatant
contradictions in her history books. While Tony Romano
may be throwing a big party for Columbus Day maybe he
shouldn’t invite his coworker Blue Sky Runningbear to
the shindig. And while John Smith may pay tribute to
his WWII veteran grandfather to commemorate every V-J
Day, his neighbor, Yoko Tshima, may morn the death of
hers.
Americans must begin to respect each others rights to
party or not to party on July 4th
While some will dismiss my views as those of some
ultra militant, left wing radical who is still miffed
that Rev. Jesse Jackson didn't get the Democratic
Party nomination back in 1988 , could it be that I
represent the views of millions of the silent minority
who are afraid to express themselves for fear of
McCarthy-like persecution?
So, don't expect to see me at the annual fireworks
show this year with my finger stuck in the potato
salad. I'll be home reflecting on the fact that for
millions of African Americans, on July 4 2007, the
road to Freedom is still under construction.
Min. Paul Scott is a "gangsta writer" and activist
based in Durham NC. He can be reached at (919)
451-8283. [email protected]
His blog is http://www.nowarningshotsfired.com
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