Since yesterday was the Moral March on Raleigh, we thought we'd share the above Frederick Douglass quote on the marquee at Parkway Baptist Church. Douglass was an African American social reformer, writer, orator, and statesman in the 19th century. He championed the cause of abolition and helped put an end to slavery in the USA. He believed in the equality of all people and was a staunch supporter of public education. Were alive today, we bet he would have been over in Raleigh marching yesterday, the eleventh year of the march for social justice, also known as HKonJ (the Historic Thousands on Jones St.).
Quoting Frederick Douglass is especially appropriate for Black History Month, and the above quote is appropriate every day. Parkway Baptist is located on Benjamin Parkway beside General Greene Elementary School. General Green is a science and technology school, known for building strong, well-rounded children. One of Greensboro Daily Photo's regular readers asked us to feature her church, Parkway Baptist. While on site photographing yesterday, the quote got our attention. We'll feature the church itself next week and, hope some of the members will see the post.
It's a wonderful quote Janis, I read somewhere that a child's character is formed by the age of seven.. such a responsibility for parents. Unfortunately some parents aren't up to doing a good job.
P.d. we say 'a long black' or a 'short black'.. talking coffee that is ☺
Posted by: Grace | Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 09:01 AM
Wise words from a wise man.
Posted by: William Kendall | Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 02:51 PM