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onecaliberal

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2. I took my 14 year old twins to see Selma today

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Mon Jan 19, 2015, 11:27 PM

Jan 2015

We had an amazing conversation about civil rights and now they truly understand Dr Kings importance in the battle for civil rights. This will never be just another day off school for them. Yes there were flaws in the story but it takes nothing away from his importance. Everyone who was not old enough or alive yet should see this movie!

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Every year on January 15, every SINGLE year [View all] Number23 Jan 2015 OP

I hope I did not offend with what I posted, Number23. sheshe2 Jan 2015 #1

No, you most DEFINITELY did not offend! I didn't even see your post Number23 Jan 2015 #6

I did it here, with a link sheshe2 Jan 2015 #11

I took my 14 year old twins to see Selma today onecaliberal Jan 2015 #2

So glad to hear the wonderful reviews of 'Selma'! Number23 Jan 2015 #7

I put three white people on my FB restricted list this month. Starry Messenger Jan 2015 #3

I think Key and Peele would KILL it. Number23 Jan 2015 #8

They could do one on the SOU in that the rigtwingers dont want to invite the Prez to the House NoJusticeNoPeace Jan 2015 #15

it actually seems to get worse every year JI7 Jan 2015 #4

I think so too. I really, really think so too Number23 Jan 2015 #9

Yeah I remember that time well... jimlup Jan 2015 #5

Yes. Thank you so much for your honesty Number23 Jan 2015 #10

But...but...but...Post-racial America!!?! OBAMA! Behind the Aegis Jan 2015 #12

Alot, and let me tell you I mean ALOT of black people knew that alot of white people would lose Number23 Jan 2015 #13

Have to say, marym625 Jan 2015 #14

Sounds like you were very lucky indeed Number23 Jan 2015 #16

Maybe that's a good thing marym625 Jan 2015 #17