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Am starting the #deweyreadathon with this series. #marchtrilogy #graphicnovels #history #nonfiction #americanhistory #salem #obamainaguration #civilrightsmovement #1960s #johnlewis

This immediately brought to mind a saying my former Pastor used often: "It's a time for prayer meetin' and it's a time for bear meetin'." I had the general idea and thought it referred to when we should use common sense with faith. I didn't realize it had anything to do with race. According to folklore, the tale* is peculiar to African American churches; and the bear symbolizes the white man.
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". . . the press had focused much of their attention on the white workers, often identified by name . . . working alongside nameless Blacks."
I agree with the observation and concern about the press. It's more a revelation than a tactic. They tipped their hand with this one. They may have thought they were "lending credibility" to our efforts. But this subliminal diversion from "objective reporting" spoke volumes.
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This FCBD (Free Comic Book Day) Special from comiXology features excerpts from Books One, Two, and Three. I'll probably leave the Book Three excerpts unread. Looking forward to starting it tomorrow. In Book One, John Lewis was excited about meeting Martin Luther King. In Book Two, he's a key member of CRM leadership which, of course, includes Dr. King. #MarchInMarch #MarchTrilogy #JohnLewis #CongressmanJohnLewis

White Supremacy has always hidden behind Christianity, making the most asinine claims, to turn its many wrongs into "rights." Though they make these claims with straight faces, their souls are plagued with terror.
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"The police became a dangerous problem too."
Could it be that the establishment that was showing "The Ten Commandments" broke Commandment Nine? They would've had to "bear false witness," by saying the so-called "negroes" were causing a disturbance, to get the police to come out. Double standards is a major problem. But the system that's in power makes, and changes, the rules. #MarchInMarch #MarchTrilogy #JohnLewis #CongressmanJohnLewis

My introduction to graphic novels continues. If anyone's interested, #ComiXology has the March trilogy plus a bonus book for $21.99. I've already discovered it will display individual panels. What else does it do?
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THE CONTENT:
"March" was my first graphic novel. While reveling in Lewis' upbringing, his introduction to Dr Martin Luther King, and his exposure to activism, I also experienced a wave of nostalgia. And I reflected on how my mindset has changed over time. Non-violence accomplished what it was designed to do. But it's a new day. Cohesiveness is lacking; and leadership is not revered as it once was. #MarchInMarch #MarchTrilogy #JohnLewis ⬇️

Either his understanding as a child, or two little words that were somehow dropped in the passing down of the practice, changed the meaning of this piece of advice for young John Lewis. I found a few online references. The folklore archives of roots web includes, "Never set a hen on an even number OF EGGS, or you will not be successful with the hatching." (emphasis mine). Too cute!
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I'm reading the electronic copy from Hoopla. My box set should arrive before I finish Volume 1. This is my first graphic novel. So far, so good. I thumbed through the print copy of Book 1 at B&N; and I think will be a more comfortable read for me.
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