anyone else watch this?

I really learned a lot and it really changed my perspective on a few things.

to name a few:

I didnt know that during the civil war that the entire student body save 4 students went to fight and most were killed. I can see how some in the south would forever hate anything from the north and especially blacks. It really reminded me of rivalries between crips/bloods or hatfield/mcoys. People can be racist for many different reasons but those this closely tied to the civil war i probably understand why the most.

It was also nice to see people change as they evolve and grow older. I have seen this in my life as well even in my own family, those who were adament racists who have completley changed.

I also was struck that wow this really wasnt that long ago. Schools werent even integrated in the state until 1970 two years before i was born. Mississippi also was the poorest state which probably also contributed it being the last to hold on to old ways.

Imagine if the federal government sent troops to a state to enforce any law...its almost unimaginable. I cant believe i never heard this story before. anyway cool story bro but if you havent watched it i reccommend it.

Recording it now, I recently watched the bo knows one. Never really watched the show but it's pretty interesting.

Gblock;1367092 wrote:anyone else watch this?

I really learned a lot and it really changed my perspective on a few things.

to name a few:

I didnt know that during the civil war that the entire student body save 4 students went to fight and most were killed. I can see how some in the south would forever hate anything from the north and especially blacks. It really reminded me of rivalries between crips/bloods or hatfield/mcoys. People can be racist for many different reasons but those this closely tied to the civil war i probably understand why the most.

It was also nice to see people change as they evolve and grow older. I have seen this in my life as well even in my own family, those who were adament racists who have completley changed.

I also was struck that wow this really wasnt that long ago. Schools werent even integrated in the state until 1970 two years before i was born. Mississippi also was the poorest state which probably also contributed it being the last to hold on to old ways.

Imagine if the federal government sent troops to a state to enforce any law...its almost unimaginable. I cant believe i never heard this story before. anyway cool story bro but if you havent watched it i reccommend it.

What year was it that Forrest Gump stepped in to help the black girl at Alabama when she dropped her book on her first day?

well alabama had a student enroll for 3 days in 56 but she was expelled 3 days later for her own safety

but did enroll two students in 1963 who i believe went on to graduate

thavoice;1367180 wrote:What year was it that Forrest Gump stepped in to help the black girl at Alabama when she dropped her book on her first day?

1963.

it was also surreal how slowly information was spread back then. the president was addressing the nation about the situation, completley unaware that there was a riot going on. with social media today that would have taken about 10 seconds. also a young dan rather was on scence covering the situation which was kinda neat.

Well, when the governor leads by example, then you get such a result.