I believe the purpose of these memorials is precisely to demoralize the American population Black and White alike…otherwise they would build “Up From Slavery” memorials celebrating progress.
I like your thought. But why would people who knew a better time (1960s to 2000s) buy into the demoralization? That is what I can't figure out. Why would a self-respecting person believe nothing has changed since slavery? This mindset would make my Grandmother very angry, let alone my Mom. And my Great Great Grandfather would beg for permission to return to life and have a 'Coming to Jesus" moment with these people. Smile.
Because they follow the Party Line. Reality’s got nothing to do with it. Careers and social status do. Admitting the truth would collapse their whole system.
I've always asked if black folks were ever more than slave, and civil rights leaders. Per movies and parks like the one you discuss, the answer would be no. The difference between always looking in the small rearview mirror and looking out the large windshield in front of you, dictates the direction of your mental health and your life. Constantly rolling around in the mud of the past keeps you from the hot shower and soap that's right in front of you.
I believe the purpose of these memorials is precisely to demoralize the American population Black and White alike…otherwise they would build “Up From Slavery” memorials celebrating progress.
I like your thought. But why would people who knew a better time (1960s to 2000s) buy into the demoralization? That is what I can't figure out. Why would a self-respecting person believe nothing has changed since slavery? This mindset would make my Grandmother very angry, let alone my Mom. And my Great Great Grandfather would beg for permission to return to life and have a 'Coming to Jesus" moment with these people. Smile.
Because they follow the Party Line. Reality’s got nothing to do with it. Careers and social status do. Admitting the truth would collapse their whole system.
Truth finds a way out over time. I hear you. If I could only go along to get along....
Then you might not sleep so well at night.
I've always asked if black folks were ever more than slave, and civil rights leaders. Per movies and parks like the one you discuss, the answer would be no. The difference between always looking in the small rearview mirror and looking out the large windshield in front of you, dictates the direction of your mental health and your life. Constantly rolling around in the mud of the past keeps you from the hot shower and soap that's right in front of you.
Makes sense to me.