tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post29123971279966901..comments2024-03-24T00:01:00.698-05:00Comments on The New Sixty: AUTHERINE LUCY AND GRAMArkansas Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-84121358753384243762010-08-19T14:03:42.439-05:002010-08-19T14:03:42.439-05:00lostworld,
Thank you lady.lostworld,<br />Thank you lady.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-24451301282998761502010-08-19T10:33:46.851-05:002010-08-19T10:33:46.851-05:00Very moving tale .. Your heroes really speak a lot...Very moving tale .. Your heroes really speak a lot about you. As usual, I leave inspired & awed :)lostworldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911417180097437196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-70900255493836332732010-08-14T07:57:28.093-05:002010-08-14T07:57:28.093-05:00Barry,
Thanks so much. Those two will always be en...Barry,<br />Thanks so much. Those two will always be entwined for me.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-373323537503317762010-08-13T21:14:20.323-05:002010-08-13T21:14:20.323-05:00I'm not quite certain how I missed this post, ...I'm not quite certain how I missed this post, but I did, and I am sorry. What a wonderful post. It's amazing how those things stick with us. Thanks for the history lesson.Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04469229581743468376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-74316191204152135842010-08-12T18:53:09.252-05:002010-08-12T18:53:09.252-05:00Angie,
Thank you so much. I think so too.Angie,<br />Thank you so much. I think so too.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-37874960107737607612010-08-11T19:40:13.616-05:002010-08-11T19:40:13.616-05:00What an amazing post ... yes Gram was an amazing l...What an amazing post ... yes Gram was an amazing lady tooAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12177505346903016669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-90617179088842775872010-08-11T14:23:20.796-05:002010-08-11T14:23:20.796-05:00Anonymous,
Don't feel badly Jan, I can remembe...Anonymous,<br />Don't feel badly Jan, I can remember 50 years ago, just don't ask me about breakfast.<br /><br />Friko,<br />Thanks so much for stopping by. I really enjoy your blog. I've been reading it for a short while.<br /><br />Dianne,<br />Thanks so much lady and back at ya.<br />Those were times that were hard to live through, even on the fringe. Can't imagine what it was like to be in the midst.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-22832193914676404372010-08-11T09:19:34.510-05:002010-08-11T09:19:34.510-05:00both of those ladies had exceptional courage and s...both of those ladies had exceptional courage and spirit<br /><br />this story is breathtaking Patti<br />it covers so much of our history as a nation while being deeply personal<br /><br />I just love youDiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-47458815413212926652010-08-11T04:10:24.221-05:002010-08-11T04:10:24.221-05:00A fascinating account of a historical event.
I th...A fascinating account of a historical event.<br /><br />I think I am going to have to scroll back through your blog and find out more about you.<br />Thank you for visiting my blog and commenting.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-504896898416097042010-08-10T20:48:54.032-05:002010-08-10T20:48:54.032-05:00i was too young to even remember any of that.. who...i was too young to even remember any of that.. who at 10 years old listens to the news?? i have trouble remembering yesterday!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-81654675119650948712010-08-10T20:12:49.185-05:002010-08-10T20:12:49.185-05:00robin,
Thanks robin, they will always be linked fo...robin,<br />Thanks robin, they will always be linked for me. It is impossible to think about Autherine with out thinking of Gram. And Gram's greatest gift to me involved Ms. Lucy.<br /><br />Linda,<br />It is true. We are much better as a species today than we were then but good Lord do we have a ways to go yet. Lets hope we keep moving forward.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-81334290397489051342010-08-10T17:49:50.311-05:002010-08-10T17:49:50.311-05:00Oh my, this story does bring back memories. Lookin...Oh my, this story does bring back memories. Looking back now it's hard to believe supposedly civil Christian people could cause so much pain to other humans for such a long time. I will never understand people.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-7739393949225523692010-08-10T10:09:28.608-05:002010-08-10T10:09:28.608-05:00What an amazing story, Patti. I love how Autherine...What an amazing story, Patti. I love how Autherine Lucy and your Gram are entwined in your memory like that. I have never heard of Autherine Lucy before this, but I will remember her always.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-4543493962398431222010-08-10T07:58:26.785-05:002010-08-10T07:58:26.785-05:00Mumsy,
Thanks and it is wonderful that your family...Mumsy,<br />Thanks and it is wonderful that your family has softened through interactiion with your new daughter.<br />Often close exposure to another race is all that is needed to realize we are all alike, we just have different packaging.<br /><br />marciamayo,<br />Thank you. I am so pleased to discover that several of my deep south readers were raised with open minds.<br /><br />Deb,<br />Thanks so much.I am so pleased to see I am not alone in being able to branch off from a parents views. Makes you wonder why some do and some don't.<br /><br />Kenju,<br />You are welcome. Some of the US history is not to be proud of but people like Ms. Lucy stand out as amazing examples.<br /><br />Linda Starr,<br />You know you are right. I am sure many times our family or spouses take a bullet for us but it is never known. I am so glad I learned that about Gram.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-53549038767152933772010-08-09T20:52:20.240-05:002010-08-09T20:52:20.240-05:00What a poignant story and thank goodness for Gram....What a poignant story and thank goodness for Gram. Lucky you knew she too the bullet for you, sometimes we never get to know.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-4046794828330654332010-08-09T20:32:33.335-05:002010-08-09T20:32:33.335-05:00I had never heard of her before, which is just sha...I had never heard of her before, which is just shameful! Thanks for filling me in.kenjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-52214499968060329032010-08-09T19:30:53.626-05:002010-08-09T19:30:53.626-05:00I believe my home (with GA and NC roots) was much ...I believe my home (with GA and NC roots) was much like yours. I think that even at this point, in my family, I am the most "broad" thinker on this subject. I remember my dad, a very kind person, thought that the black man who was a vendor and came to our door, should wait outside while Mother went to get her purse for payment. Yet Daddy talked about what a nice man and hard worker the gentleman was. Separate...sure. Equal...well, not in his eyes. I always thought about this when he graciously opened the door and offered something to eat or drink to every single other person who came to our home. Even as a young child I felt uncomfortable with this. Strange, isn't it, the things we remember about how our opinions were formed! <br /><br />This was a great post...thanks!Deb from WhatsInMyAttichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11126246734744950335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-63850966509169032512010-08-09T18:36:35.812-05:002010-08-09T18:36:35.812-05:00Wow, what a moving story and so even handed to poi...Wow, what a moving story and so even handed to point out the goodness of Gram. I was lucky to be raised in a very liberal family in Georgia, of all places. To this day, I remain steadfast in my feelings about all humans, although I'm pretty closed minded about stupid people.marciamayohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185069576683872041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-29346095148801083632010-08-09T18:10:58.991-05:002010-08-09T18:10:58.991-05:00What a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing it. ...What a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing it. I could identify with parts of it. <br /><br />Although a lot of my family members don't mix with people of other races I was fortunate enough to grow up and be around and go to school with Native Americans, Hispanics, African Americans and some other races of wonderful people with no problems. I have always everyone as people no better or worse than myself and have never had a problem with racism. <br /><br />When my husband and I adopted a black baby many of our family members softened on their feelings of 'separate but equal' idea. Through that beautiful little girl they learned that the color did not keep her from being a precious baby and they loved her just as my husband and our children did. Our foster parenting really helped our family with the racism issue. <br /><br />Thank you, again for this beautiful post. HugsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-49227096104075828702010-08-09T17:47:09.040-05:002010-08-09T17:47:09.040-05:00Wanda,
You are right and I agree we must "lea...Wanda,<br />You are right and I agree we must "learn" to hate. It is not our natural instinct. I am a bit amazed at the people who have also said they bucked the trend in their families.A pleasant surprise.<br /><br />Nitwit,<br />I remember "separate but equal" and those were mearly words. Their schools were no where near equal. <br />You were lucky to experience so many different cultures though you lost me at scrambled brains.<br /><br />Reader Wil,<br />I guess prejudice is world wide and not locked into any particluar culture. Amazing that at 4 you saw no difference, only someone who needed to be made comfortable. As Wanda said, the very young just do what is "right".<br /><br />turquoismoon,<br />It is becoming clear from the comments that children see what is right instinctively. They have to be taught to think otherwise and some of us just refused to be taught.Proud of you.<br /><br />Betsy,<br />I am so glad you had such great experiences. Too bad more people haven't.<br />It is sad that all conservatives are being branded with the racist label due to a few idiots who seem to be front and center. To assume that is true is also narrow minded.Thanks for the reminder. <br />We do have a way to go don't we?<br /><br />OOLOH,<br />You were fortunate to have such a family. Life is so simple when we don't hate. <br />As far as I know, she eventually in the 90's graduated from U of A and is now in her 80's.<br />Hope someone does a book on her.<br /><br />Betty,<br />Oh my, you were there in person. What stories you must have. If you have posted about it, I'd love the link, if you haven't, you should. An eyewitness to history.<br /><br />Grandmayellowhair,<br />Thanks so much lady. Those were really violent times. We are better but still have a way to go.<br />Will have to check out Umatter.<br /><br />lakeviewer,<br />Thanks so much. She didn't get the press that the Little Rock Nine did but she was a big part of the movement. Being the first is probably the scariest.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-89064028918513335932010-08-09T16:25:03.974-05:002010-08-09T16:25:03.974-05:00This is a wonderful post, about the culture of the...This is a wonderful post, about the culture of the day, and bits about your family life. Thanks for bringing us info about Autherine Lucy, someone I never heard of.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-52427743834252525542010-08-09T15:57:41.029-05:002010-08-09T15:57:41.029-05:00Oh honey what a story! You always give me such a g...Oh honey what a story! You always give me such a gift when I come by here to visit with you. <br />I love the way you write and tell your stories. <br />So sorry that happened to you and your gram I know it crushed you because thats the kind heart you have.<br />Thanks for sharing this and reminding us of all the struggles that went on back in those days. How well I remember them too <br />I am having a U Matter giveaway and since U matter you need to enter<br />Love<br />MaggieGrandma Yellow Hairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10917551672825097342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-35477757949276641822010-08-09T15:52:16.047-05:002010-08-09T15:52:16.047-05:00I had not though much about segregation when I was...I had not though much about segregation when I was growing up in Little Rock. It was just our way of life at the time, so I was shocked at the violent reaction to integration when I was a senior at Central High the year we integrated. My parents were not racists, so I was prepared to just accept the new laws. The sight of troops around my high school helped shake me out of my "dream world". I realized that not everyone agreed with integration, and they were prepared to be violent, which I found disgusting.Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07309266986583326824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-65690153398235732642010-08-09T13:24:44.306-05:002010-08-09T13:24:44.306-05:00I remember Autherine Lucy very well...Maybe becaus...I remember Autherine Lucy very well...Maybe because I am just that much older than you---that whole period was such an important part of the Histpry of The Civil Rights Movement, along with many other happenings and incidents....I don't know what happened to her, but am going to Google her to see....!<br />My family were pretty much color-blind and I was brought up in a very liberal family where equality for all was foremost, and I am very grateful for that.OldLady Of The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458879772193114892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-47961961689309100122010-08-09T10:20:05.770-05:002010-08-09T10:20:05.770-05:00Hi Patti, Unfortunately, even though I thought ...Hi Patti, Unfortunately, even though I thought we had made some great strides in solving our racism problems, I don't think we have. There are still many people out there who want to put 'blacks' in their place. And now we have the problem with Hispanics. We are a diverse country--but there are obviously still lots of problems. <br /><br />I never ever experienced racism. We had a nice black family who lived across the street --and my parents were good friends with them... NICE people. <br /><br />But--I experienced it when I lived in Louisiana when a black friend and I were doing a church program in another town. We were supposed to stay in the home of a family there --but when they found out that Delores was black, they wouldn't let us stay there. I was APPALLED.<br /><br />These days, I think it's sad that people (like us) who don't follow Obama's policies are called RACISTS... And --it has NOTHING to do at all with the color of his skin... Oh Well--Racism is still out there... Sad, huh?<br /><br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.com