Apology for Slavery follow up
Since writing about the Apology for Slavery in Virginia we have learned that Hargrove’s grandfather owned slaves. I have also been noticing the way people are reacting to this issue here in Richmond. Its made me think - maybe we haven’t come as far as we thought on racial reconciliation. Maybe we do need to air out some dirty laundry. Maybe The week after this story first appeared, a story of a man who’s father was killed in Alabama for marrying a white woman told reporters about his own struggles.
We need more than an apology for slavery. We need an apology for the hate that fuels the enslavement of entire races, and causes a people to think their superior to another race because of the color of their skin. And maybe a nationwide public apology isnt such a bad idea. Northern states and western states may not need to apologize for slavery but what about the way we have treated and continue to treat Native Americans? Hatred is disgusting in any form and if we have the opportunity to right some wrongs on this issue, than we should do so. And an apology would be a good start.
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An Apology for Slavery?
A resolution that would have the General Assembly apologize for Virginia’s role in slavery was opposed earlier this week by Del. Frank Hargrove, R-Hanover. While standing on the house floor, Del. Hargrove stated “, “The present commonwealth has nothing to do with slavery,” he said. “I personally think that our black citizens ought to get [...]
A Cry That No One Hears
It is seemingly a little known fact yet it has secretly and effortlessly become an epidemic. 1 in every 3 young black men are going to prison. After reading this statistic, I thought to myself “this just can’t be true”, yet I can’t ignore the facts. The streets of our urban rundown neighborhoods testify of [...]
