"One of my favorites..."
Mine, too.
He's talking about the Missippy I grew up in.
There was segregation, to be sure.
And, that had to change.
But, folks were friendly and courteous to one another.
When I go home, I can feel the difference when I arrive
at the gate to fly to Jackson.
Folks of both races visit as though they are old friends.
I've never been there but knowing so many nice freepers and Freeman's glowing report, makes me want to visit.