On Fri, 11 May 2007 11:51:17 -0500, Paul Heinegg wrote
> Depending on the content and format of the celebrations, I can 
> certainly see how the institution of slavery in Virginia would not 
> be something an African American would have reason to celebrate. 

Their survival from the institution  of slavery and the contributions of 
their ancestors could be something to celebrate.

> or is this just a celebration of the success the English had in 
> colonizing America? 

So what if it is? What's wrong with that? It certainly won't be the bigoted 
diatribes that most likely would qualify as "hate speech" spewing forth from 
the official opposition event. You will notice that none of those listed as 
speakers/supporters of the "opposition event" are local. They come here only 
bring their hate. Those promoting that event only extoll racism and division.

The pity is that the press will suck up to them and give them a national 
platform to spread their racism.

Tom A.