--- "Brenda J. Walker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've never missed an election. My dad served in the > army only to return to his > home town in the Jim Crow south where folks were > physically blocked from the > polling place. So every time I punch the card I > feel like I'm honoring him.
I've never understood the meaning of "Jim Crow". I can tell by context, but does anyone have any idea how the expression came about? Just curious and your using the expression reminded me it was one of those things I always wanted to ask, but never remember to! Get your free @yahoo.ca address at http://mail.yahoo.ca
