[StrictTime]

Interesting. My heritage is Serbian, which means 'slave'. I have taught my children that their ancestors were slaves, too; through the Grace of God and hard work and sacrifice, they were able to come to this country and be free to improve their lot in life.

Wallowing in the misery of our history is not an option.

[longtermmemmory]

I bet you have an interesting and fun conversation when some Jessie Jackson type says you can't understand because your ancestors were not slaves.

[mrs tiggywinkle]

**My heritage is Serbian, which means 'slave'. I have taught my children that their ancestors were slaves, too; through the Grace of God and hard work and sacrifice, they were able to come to this country and be free to improve their lot in life. **

I'm Serbian as well, ST. My grandfather came to the states in 1925 to begin a life of hope. He worked in the Pennsylvania mines til becoming a barber and working at Great Lakes Naval Base til his death.