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African students trace civil rights history in tour through South
http://www.iht.com/ ^ | July 27, 2007

Posted on 07/31/2007 5:05:13 PM PDT by teldon30

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas: Posing for pictures on the steps of a school where nine black youth were met with jeers and threats nearly 50 years ago, a group of African students embarked Friday on a tour through the American South that will take them to the landmarks in the civil rights struggle. "We wanted them to tour the South so they can see what this all means and think about what they've learned so far," Idlet said. Selaelo Modiba, a student in South Africa, said learning about the country's civil rights history has opened her eyes that the United States is still struggling with race relations. It was a reality check for me, and I'm glad to see another side of America. I can see that there's still a lot to be done. Maybe Africa can save America."

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1 posted on 07/31/2007 5:05:14 PM PDT by teldon30
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To: teldon30

“Maybe Africa can save America.”


2 posted on 07/31/2007 5:07:34 PM PDT by ken21
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To: teldon30
they can see what this all means and think about what they've learned so far

Kill whitey?
3 posted on 07/31/2007 5:07:53 PM PDT by cripplecreek (Greed is NOT a conservative ideal.)
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Maybe Africa can save America....

SAY WHAT?


4 posted on 07/31/2007 5:14:47 PM PDT by Wally_Kalbacken (Seldom right but never in doubt)
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It’s sad to see the indoctrination....they will leave this country with contempt.


5 posted on 07/31/2007 5:40:16 PM PDT by teldon30 (disgruntled 2nd class)
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