THE REBEL FLAG

[blueberryhill]

I've learned so much since we've been talking about this. For example, I live within feet of the Mason-Dixon line. I never knew that! I know it's very colonial around here and there are a shit ton of little plaques dotting the area telling stuff like George Washington dined here/slept here/etc. Brick mansions and plantation homes are on just about every road surrounding me. I know the Underground Railroad went through here but I have never paid much attention to the history of the area.

I think I told you about the time I was in culture shock while visiting Montgomery, AL. I was visiting my boyfriend who was attending War College at Maxwell AFB at the time. He was from Virginia and did warn me....somewhat. Separate water fountains saying "whites only, along with designated faucets for the "colored." Separate everything. Signs on restaurants, no colored served, etc.....I just didn't see that kind of segregation growing up in Kansas, although Blacks had to sit in the back of the movie theater. I never gave it much thought until the Civil Rights Movement got into full swing......

One of the events at the family reunion in Mississippi years ago was the Underground Railroad. I am too old now but wonder if I would feel strange going to a family reunion where everyone is Black but you....I would go, I think, if I could get someone to go with me....