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September 18, 2005
Greensboro Tries Truth
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wenty-six years ago, members of the Ku Klux Klan and demonstrators of the Communist Workers Party of America clashed on the streets of Greensboro, North Carolina. Five of the CWP demonstrators were shot dead. Two trials produced nothing but acquittals.
City residents have recently launched a truly remarkable effort: a Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which is holding public hearings and plans to issue a final report next year.
Ed Cone's blogging about the process has been excellent, and his Sunday newspaper column of today is especially good. He sees the possibility of real healing, and some local politicians who are missing a very important boat.
Posted by Eric at September 18, 2005 12:54 PM
Comments
Don't forget, a camera man was shot, too . . . WXII, I believe . . .
Posted by: anthony at April 4, 2006 9:28 PM