On Sunday, 70-or-so people commemorated the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the decision in the Brown v. Board of Education in 1954.
The “celebration” took place in Conway, in Horry County, not too far from where murders were in the headlines just weeks ago, connected to a popular beach week for bikers.
Instead of talking about ending violence and crime, the meeting in Conway on Sunday was more an effort to target voter participation and dredge up hard times of the past.
The big question is: do these constant commemorations of “The Struggle” do anything more than fuel hatred and polarization?
And what part does the media have in the animosity, and instability of thought, in the Black Community?
Aside from remembering discrimination as if it is relevant today, these modern “civil rights leaders" never mention Abraham Lincoln, or the 400,000 American soldiers who gave their lives in the fight that lead to the end of Slavery, 150 years ago.
On top of that, the civil rights crowd concentrates on the civil rights of Black Americans. Yet many others have faced discrimination in this country. That's not very inclusive of your fellow citizens.
To drone on and on about the history of people, based on race, because they vote monotonically, is divisive, and one of the major impediments to racial resolution.
It would be much more productive if these rallies for “civil rights” spoke of the strength of intact families, self-sufficiency and giving thanks to ALL people who have helped secure individual rights for ALL Americans.
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