Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Glassunion

(10,201 posts)
Mon Oct 12, 2015, 04:38 PM Oct 2015

Georgia - A monument to MLK will crown Stone Mountain

"On the summit of Stone Mountain, yards away from where Ku Klux Klansmen once burned giant crosses, just above and beyond the behemoth carving of three Confederate heroes, state authorities have agreed to erect a monument to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Specifically, an elevated tower — featuring a replica of the Liberty Bell — would celebrate the single line in the civil rights martyr’s 1963 “I Have a Dream” speech that makes reference to the 825-foot-tall hunk of granite: “Let freedom ring from Stone Mountain of Georgia.”

“It is one of the best-known speeches in U.S. history,” said Bill Stephens, the chief executive officer of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association. “We think it’s a great addition to the historical offerings we have here.”

The “freedom bell” will, in fact, sound from the mountaintop. How often, or when, hasn’t been determined."

More: http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2015/10/11/a-monument-to-mlk-will-crown-stone-mountain/

16 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies

Number23

(24,544 posts)
8. When I was kid you NEVER went to Stone Mountain after dark. EVER
Mon Oct 12, 2015, 07:17 PM
Oct 2015

And this was not the 1920s. This was the 1980s and 90s.

randys1

(16,286 posts)
9. I try to put myself in their place, but I cant, I know they are dumb and scared, so
Mon Oct 12, 2015, 07:18 PM
Oct 2015

I can identify with half of it.

They really do hate you folks, but they really do hate it when white folks like me side with you.

drives em nuts

JustAnotherGen

(31,834 posts)
11. Look
Tue Oct 13, 2015, 04:28 AM
Oct 2015

We can't charge admission to see those Johnny Reb Confeds up on that mountain and give every cent to the UNCF - right?

So since its all about heritage - they have to OWN the fact that MLK was a "son of the South" too.

This is the fault of the men who commissioned that sculpture on the mountain.

Had they been doing the right thing in the 1920's - this could have been avoided.

They had ONE job - white folks in the South prior to the CR Movement in the 50's.

Be good Americans.

They couldn't dot so now the good people that "worship" there need to reap what they have sown.

They had ONE JOB.

Glassunion

(10,201 posts)
14. I actually find it more fitting that MLK's monument will be placed above the other one.
Tue Oct 13, 2015, 02:57 PM
Oct 2015

Sort of a giant middle finger sitting on top of the mountain.

struggle4progress

(118,316 posts)
15. The SCLC and the local NAACP don't seem to like the idea much
Tue Oct 13, 2015, 11:33 PM
Oct 2015

so I may have to revert to supporting the proposal to add a happy carving of Outkast: they at least look like they're having fun, unlike those old generals, who seem to be clutching their chests as if in the throes of some coronary thrombosis


Latest Discussions»Alliance Forums»African American»Georgia - A monument to M...