A guy I have become friends with was quite an agitator back in his day,
and continues on now. He turned 80 a coupla weeks ago but still has the
fire in him. He was very involved in a strike here in Charleston back
in the 60s when black nurses at the hospital were not being treated
fairly, and it caused some significant changes not only at the hospital
(which are still commented on today by the management) but in the whole
city of Charleston. Understanding that this city was ground zero for
Secession, and before that the importation of slaves, makes it even more
significant in comparison to some other cities perhaps. He and others
were arrested multiple times, usually with no particular reason, was
just part of the game back then.
Bill grew up on this island where I live, and continues to fight for
preservation of the island and the Gullah culture that was prevalent for
hundreds of years, and is still a part of life here though it is
diminishing as the younger people move away. One of the women talks
about setting up a school on the island, which was rebuilt a coupla
years ago and is an outstanding school now. There is a lot more, but
this guy was one of the true heroes (and I use that word very seriously)
for the improvement of our society, not just here but in the wider world.
Anyway, if anyone has 20some minutes to watch this, it is quite
interesting to compare what these folks say and what we hear so much
about now. You can draw your own conclusions, but hearing it from some
very humble people has more effect I think.
I downloaded this and put it on itunes to watch on my TV, if your TV has
the youtube app you can find it too. A bit more pleasant to watch
sitting in the easy chair.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP9d-uaeXNo
--R
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