According to this AP story, legislation was introduced today in which Virginia will apologize for its role in slavery. The joint resolution urges that Virginia "acknowledges and atones for its pivotal role in slavery" and work to reconcile "centuries of brutal dehumanization and injustices." [...] The effort comes amid preparations to commemorate the 400th anniversary … Continue reading Virginia to apologize for role in slavery
Day: January 3, 2007
Shirley Chisolm
Using WordPress.com's cool tag surfer, I was looking at some other blogs that talk about the same things that I do. I ran across this post about NY Congresswoman Shirley Chisolm and it took me back to that day twenty-five years ago when I had the opportunity to meet and speak with Congresswoman Chisolm. (Click … Continue reading Shirley Chisolm
Another Hampton Roads blog sighting: Scott’s Morning Brew
I ran across another Hampton Roads blog in the last couple of days, Scott's Morning Brew. From his "About" page: This blog is an attempt by me to become a little more “political” in nature. I claim Republican. I am a conservative. I am a moderate. But… I tend to straddle the fence on some … Continue reading Another Hampton Roads blog sighting: Scott’s Morning Brew
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