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	Former KKK member apologizes to Freedom Rider

masbury

2-20-2009 8:24 PM

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john lewis, kkk, freedom riders

masbury says:

That'll bring some healing - both ways.

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2-20-2009 10:34 PM

tanyamm

More should follow his example.

2-21-2009 1:36 PM

wiccantexan

I saw an interview with them together, quite moving.

2-21-2009 6:32 PM

masbury

That's great - I'm glad it's making the news. Amazing what a ripple affect across our society honestly and kindness can have. Who'd have thought, coming from such a dark time?

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