Rosa Parks
I heard or read somewhere a few days ago that $80,000 in discretionary funds will be used to hang five plagues at Troy University in memory of Rosa Parks. Since I was astounded by this, I would really like to find the article to confirm my facts.
If these facts are correct, I feel that the legacy of Rosa Parks would be better served by spending this $80,000 toward civil rights. Money could be applied to anger-management classes for children, to educate children about domestic abuse and hate crimes. This is not just an issue for the black community but for all communities; however, I believe that Rosa Parks, being the gracious lady she was, would prefer that the money be used for something other than five plaques. There is a plethora of tributes, plaques, and memorials to this wonderful lady. Why not give something to enhance the lives of the children whose lives she made better by her courageous stand 50 years ago?
If these facts are correct, I feel that the legacy of Rosa Parks would be better served by spending this $80,000 toward civil rights. Money could be applied to anger-management classes for children, to educate children about domestic abuse and hate crimes. This is not just an issue for the black community but for all communities; however, I believe that Rosa Parks, being the gracious lady she was, would prefer that the money be used for something other than five plaques. There is a plethora of tributes, plaques, and memorials to this wonderful lady. Why not give something to enhance the lives of the children whose lives she made better by her courageous stand 50 years ago?
posted by Carole Weldon at
7:38 AM
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