truth be told.
Ha! MSNBC host Rachel Maddow recently dissected Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour's comments regarding the Old South, race relations, and the Civil Rights Movements. Gov. Barbour spun quite the fairy tale about growing up in Mississippi, from attending integrated schools to leading the change in Southern race relations. Outright lies and politicians seem to go hand in hand. This man could be a serious contender for president in 2012. Yikes!
Showing posts with label Mississippi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mississippi. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
A Conscious Mind
slavery by another name.
I came across the tragic story of 'The Scott Sisters' last week, it stirred up a bevy of emotions, from utter sadness to pure anger and rage. Jamie and Gladys Scott, Mississippi natives, have spent the last 15 years inside a Mississippi prison for an armed robbery that netted $11. The sisters have consistently denied any involvement in the crime. A deep South courtroom sentenced the sisters to a double life sentence. If they were involved, a life sentence is beyond harsh. One would expect such an injustice to occur in a third world country. Truth be told, the story of the Scott Sisters is far from unique, countless people of color have and are facing similar injustices.
Please research the story of the Scott Sisters and spread the word. Sign the petition, the link is below.
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I came across the tragic story of 'The Scott Sisters' last week, it stirred up a bevy of emotions, from utter sadness to pure anger and rage. Jamie and Gladys Scott, Mississippi natives, have spent the last 15 years inside a Mississippi prison for an armed robbery that netted $11. The sisters have consistently denied any involvement in the crime. A deep South courtroom sentenced the sisters to a double life sentence. If they were involved, a life sentence is beyond harsh. One would expect such an injustice to occur in a third world country. Truth be told, the story of the Scott Sisters is far from unique, countless people of color have and are facing similar injustices.Please research the story of the Scott Sisters and spread the word. Sign the petition, the link is below.
Free The Scott Sisters Blog
Facebook Group
NAACP Petition
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