'Old South' frat targeted over Confederate event

[msmith198025]

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090513/D985H2P02.html


Alpha Kappa Alpha members said there was no confrontation or taunting, but they were shocked to see fraternity members in rebel uniforms and white women from another sorority in hoop skirts.

"I don't believe these young folks were in any way trying to be racist," said Joyce Stallworth, an Alpha Kappa Alpha alumna who saw the April 29 parade in Tuscaloosa and is an associate education dean at Alabama. "But they were being insensitive. I don't think they understood the broader implications of what they were doing."

[fallout2600]

Welcome to Alabama!

msmith, You know what I mean! :)

[msmith198025]

Well, I do not see a problem with them holding these parades and dressing in these outfits. They are celebrating a frat. that traces its roots back to that era, and celebrating the heritage that they have.

Are there some redneck thugs that take it too far? Probably. However in this case, nothing of that nature was reported that I saw

[fallout2600]

Its no different than the Civil War displays they do every year in other states. Its just a historical representation of the past.

[msmith198025]

Its no different than the Civil War displays they do every year in other states. Its just a historical representation of the past.

exactly