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July 30, 2003 - Archives "Looking at the deep impact that events like these had on people’s lives makes me not only question the source of their strength to endure but also what it was like to cope with such intense hostility and hatred. Where was the balance between living in fear of these cruel, premeditated acts and freely fighting for justice? I cannot fathom feeling the threat intensify with each progressive step and still running onward.." <Read All> "As we continued the discussion, I grew fearful that in 15
to 20 years, our children would not be aware of the history and
struggle that many of our predecessors went through. Even worse,
it seems that years from now we will have to explain to our children
that the reason why a lot of inequality continues to persist is
because we have failed. Judge Shores, her sister, and Mrs. Higgins
constantly reiterated that one of the main reasons we have failed
is that we have forgotten or are ignoring our past. " <Read All> |
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