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'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'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.