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3. I read about The South, and Jim & Jane Crow, the KKK, etc. My mom in particular up here in NYC pointed out racism in....

Reply to walkingman (Original post)

Thu Jun 19, 2025, 06:19 PM

Jun 19

The North to me at a young age as well.

Was old enough to follow some of the Civil Rights movement more around ?'66. But earlier events were close enough to be mentioned.

A great fictional TV show about The South and racism was "I'll Fly Away".

Ty for your personal history, the photos.

Here's to a better USA with full equality for all.

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