Atlanta, Georgia October 28, 2021 Chief Tomochichi stands proudly at the Millennium Gate Museum at Atlantic Station, his home for the next year or so while they ready his permanent placement at Rodney Cook, Sr. Peace Park in West End. The first photos I saw in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution struck me as wrong, the statueContinue reading “Chief Tomochichi and Monuments to Peace”
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confederates ruin the car show
Dallas, Georgia The joy of seeing my favorite old Mustangs at the car show was overshadowed by the presence of the confederate flag. In the west metro Atlanta suburbs, I see it almost every day, but since the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in January, it feels different. I had become used to the sight,Continue reading “confederates ruin the car show”
Hate Group Banner on I-20 Concerning
Douglasville, Georgia- “One Nation Against Invasion Patriot Front .US” From the interstate, I saw the banner hanging on the overpass fence and was immediately outraged. How dare someone hang it in my community? Unacceptable. I saw it on a Saturday afternoon, but admittedly forgot about it until I passed it again the following Tuesday. TheContinue reading “Hate Group Banner on I-20 Concerning”
MLK and the Swing Set
Atlanta- This is the backyard at the home Dr. King bought for his family. Something about this swing set really gets to me. I picture him laughing with his small children and being a regular person and it reminds me any one of us could change the world. I’ve visited his birth home, Ebenezer BaptistContinue reading “MLK and the Swing Set”
Damaged Confederate Monuments Just Feel Better
March 31, 2021 ATLANTA- The confederate monuments at Oakland Cemetery received an update from activists who added “BLM’ and “racist traitor” to the obelisk and Lion of Atlanta. I happened upon it several months later and, after four years of republicans stoking the fires of bigotry, I was thrilled to see the people on theContinue reading “Damaged Confederate Monuments Just Feel Better”
Samuel Green, Traitor
Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Georgia. March 29, 2021 Allow me to introduce Samuel Green, MD, gynecologist and grand dragon of the kkk, responsible for its resurgence during the Civil Rights Movement. I’m pleased to see that his grave, and the confederate monument at the center of this cemetery, received the attention they deserve.
Segregation Persists – Even in Cemeteries
Sunday, June 1, 2014 Posted by Debby Yoder, MARIETTA, GA — Just north of Atlanta is the beautiful Marietta National Cemetery with rolling hills and symmetrical headstones. There are monuments of tribute and a large archway at the entrance. More than 10,000, mostly soldiers, are buried there. They served in every arena from the RevolutionaryContinue reading “Segregation Persists – Even in Cemeteries”
MLK Day: A Holiday for Caring and Community Service
Saturday, January 25, 2014 Posted by Debby Yoder, DECATUR, GA — The Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday was designated as a day of service, “A Day On, Not a Day Off!” to honor his life and continue the work he began in the Poor People’s Campaign. Dr. King once declared, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘WhatContinue reading “MLK Day: A Holiday for Caring and Community Service”
March
Saturday, September 7, 2013 Posted by Debby Yoder, DECATUR, GA — Two days after commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, Congressman John Lewis gave the keynote address at the Decatur Book Festival. He was there to introduce the first installment of his comic book trilogy March, a firsthand account of his involvement inContinue reading “March”
Roller Derby
Saturday, August 10, 2013 Posted by Debby Yoder, ATLANTA, GA — Roller derby is an exciting sport played on old fashion roller skates (the four wheelers). No ball is involved; it’s all about a skater trying to pass the other skaters for points. Both teams are playing offense and defense at every moment. There isContinue reading “Roller Derby”
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