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January 20, 2003
Virginia Celebrated Lee-Jackson Day?
For Americans at least, today is a day of reflection. We ponder Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s words and think about what has changed for the better in terms of racial equality. Things are better today than say, 40 years ago, but racism is obviously still alive. In order to successfully fight racism, education needs to begin at home. Parents should teach their kids the importance of acceptance. I've lost track of how many times I've been picked on in elementary school just because I look different.
Can you believe the state of Virginia celebrated Lee-Jackson Day on the same day as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day? I say "celebrated" because it was only two years ago when the state voted to move Lee-Jackson Day to three days before Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. As far as I know, no other state officially celebrates Lee-Jackson Day. Also, Virginia started celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. day in 1984. The following year, Lee-Jackson Day celebration started. Am I the only person who thinks there's something more to Lee-Jackson Day than it seems?
Posted by Kathy at January 20, 2003 05:59 PM