stephanie
01-13-2009, 02:49 PM
looking for racism where there isn't any..
Posted: Jan 11, 2009 10:52 PM CST
Updated: Jan 12, 2009 01:02 AM CST
Montgomery, Ala. (WSFA) -- They're part of a long standing tradition that will soon become a part of Presidential history.
The head of the Alabama NAACP, however, wants Mobile's Azalea Trail Maids to stay home on Inauguration Day, claiming the group reminds him of slavery.
"These are not just regular costumes. These are the costumes that remind someone of the plantation in Gone with the Wind," Edward Vaughn said in a phone interview.
Vaughn went on to say the group would be the laughing stock of the Inauguration. County leaders say nothing could be further from the truth.
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http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=9655036&nav=menu33_2
Posted: Jan 11, 2009 10:52 PM CST
Updated: Jan 12, 2009 01:02 AM CST
Montgomery, Ala. (WSFA) -- They're part of a long standing tradition that will soon become a part of Presidential history.
The head of the Alabama NAACP, however, wants Mobile's Azalea Trail Maids to stay home on Inauguration Day, claiming the group reminds him of slavery.
"These are not just regular costumes. These are the costumes that remind someone of the plantation in Gone with the Wind," Edward Vaughn said in a phone interview.
Vaughn went on to say the group would be the laughing stock of the Inauguration. County leaders say nothing could be further from the truth.
read the rest and comments..
http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=9655036&nav=menu33_2