Re: It was okay when I stepped away to listen and ... - Page 7

SnowPink · ‎09-20-2014

The majority of African Americans today weren't alive during the 60s and none of them were slaves. We need to stop thinking of ourselves as our ancestors. I didn't walk the Trail of Tears ... African Americans today were never in chains.

NoelSeven · ‎03-09-2010

On 3/8/2015 SnowPink said:
The majority of African Americans today weren't alive during the 60s and none of them were slaves. We need to stop thinking of ourselves as our ancestors. I didn't walk the Trail of Tears ... African Americans today were never in chains.

Not a reason to ignore today's injustices.

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SnowPink · ‎09-20-2014

On 3/8/2015 NoelSeven said:
On 3/8/2015 SnowPink said:
The majority of African Americans today weren't alive during the 60s and none of them were slaves. We need to stop thinking of ourselves as our ancestors. I didn't walk the Trail of Tears ... African Americans today were never in chains.

Not a reason to ignore today's injustices.

Agreed. That was my point.

Lila Belle · ‎01-24-2013

On 3/8/2015 SnowPink said:
The majority of African Americans today weren't alive during the 60s and none of them were slaves. We need to stop thinking of ourselves as our ancestors. I didn't walk the Trail of Tears ... African Americans today were never in chains.

The majority of Jews today weren't alive during the Holocaust either. Should they stop thinking of themselves as their ancestors ?