While delving into the ugly side of racism in Colored Whistles, I also explore hope.  It was these small voices of compassion that steadily grew into the roar that changed the laws and practices of this land in the 1960′s.  It seemed that after 100 years of freedom from slavery, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the SCLC, and the army of Civil Rights leaders and volunteers finally struck a chord in mainstream American society.  People came to realize that freedom is not truly freedom without equality.

I am fascinated by glimpses of compassion, respect, and equality before it was the law of the land.  I want to leave you with a thought, and solicit your feedback, especially from U.S. History buffs.  Here it is:

It has been said of the antebellum era, “Northerners loved blacks as a race, but hated them as individuals.  Southerners hated blacks as a race, but loved them as individuals.”  Do you agree?  Please leave me your thoughts and examples.  I want to explore our history, not start controversy, so please be respectful!