Mississippi Sucks, Big Time!

[LadiBug]

Speaking as a Mississippian and a graduate of the state's most prestigious university, I would like to remind all that several African Americans got out to vote...even those who lacked education. However, we were outnumbered. Some African Americans from the South still have that "fear" mentality. Those of you who have seen pictures of Emmitt Till or heard about the dreadful murders of those who spoke against "the man." Fear is NOT an excuse, but a lot of those people who voted FOR the flag really just were so used to fear. HOWEVER, our people came out in record numbers to elect our BELOVED OBAMA! I have never been more proud of my state. Mississippi gets a bad rep, but I need for you all not to give up on us yet!

[SBA]

Originally Posted by LadiBug

Speaking as a Mississippian and a graduate of the state's most prestigious university, I would like to remind all that several African Americans got out to vote...even those who lacked education. However, we were outnumbered. Some African Americans from the South still have that "fear" mentality. Those of you who have seen pictures of Emmitt Till or heard about the dreadful murders of those who spoke against "the man." Fear is NOT an excuse, but a lot of those people who voted FOR the flag really just were so used to fear. HOWEVER, our people came out in record numbers to elect our BELOVED OBAMA! I have never been more proud of my state. Mississippi gets a bad rep, but I need for you all not to give up on us yet!

speaking as someone who was born, raised, and lived in Mississippi for 13 years, we still have a long way to go as black people in our state. I'll be a Mississippian in my heart till the day I die, but the complacency of a lot of the people tears me up.