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I just saw this movie in it's entirety. It moved me because I can relate to her more than any noted figures. I am from Texas and yes most parts are still racist. What moved me is because she was so strong even when they tried to take her kids away. As I was watching I was so proud to be a black woman because it reminded me of our strength,endurance, and unconditional love that we provide in all situations. We are always doting on the good works of Oprah or Rosa Parks, not to discredit their works, but what about our unsung heros? I grieve for our young people because they can look at this and nothing sparks in them to change. But like they always say with age comes wisdom. We are going to always search for world peace but sadly it will never be, but it doesn't mean we should stop being good people. I think that everyone should watch this movie and see if it doesn't move you to tears.
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American Violet
Authored by: Admin on
Saturday, May 15 2010 @ 08:39 PM CDT
It sounds very good. I think I will check it out.
I am from Texas too. There is racism but nothing like some other places. At least here you most know what you are dealing with. I found Ohio to be way worse. My Mother was born and raised in Houston, Texas and the first time she was called a nigger by white person in her presence was while visiting me in Ohio. Oddly enough, the person was a toddler that said "Look Mommy, a nigger!" As for me, I was in a little hole called Wellston, Ohio at a place called the Big Dipper that was supposed to have the best burgers in all of Ohio. I wouldn't know. They refused to serve me. That all happened in the late 1980's. I am glad to be back in Texas.