“It seems to be honoring something that reminds us of some tragic occurrences that happened to our people at the time. The whole war itself centered around the slave issue,” said R.L. White, president of the NAACP’s Atlanta branch. “We accept that it’s history but would like to see it done somewhere else than the heart of the civil rights historic district. It’s kind of tragic that the state is choosing that location.”
It literally makes no sense for the NAACP to object to an historical marker put in the history district of Atlanta. Why in the world is it “tragic” for the state of Georgia to choose that location? My only thought is that the NAACP, besides being inveterate complainers, feel that MLK Drive should not be overshadowed in any way by another historical reference. Honestly, I was surprised there was not already a commemoration of the burning of Atlanta.
Yes it is apparently holy ground considering MLK’s church, home and crypt are nearby. Considering the neighborhood you would think they would find other things to bitch about.