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.