Comments on: The Right to be Counted http://storycorps.org/blog/griot-booth/selma-alabama/the-right-to-be-counted/ Listen Closely Thu, 03 May 2012 02:49:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Ayman http://storycorps.org/blog/griot-booth/selma-alabama/the-right-to-be-counted/comment-page-1/#comment-640 Ayman Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:13:21 +0000 http://www.storycorps.net/blog/griot-booth/the-right-to-be-counted/#comment-640 Great story! It's amazing how much important history exists in so many spots in the United States. It must have been both educational and eye-opening to listen to the various stories of "Bloody Sunday". Although these prejudices may seem historic, I still hear hints of it when Obama is mentioned in political debates. Have we not really changed but rather added layer of complexity to our prejudices? Great story!

It’s amazing how much important history exists in so many spots in the United States. It must have been both educational and eye-opening to listen to the various stories of “Bloody Sunday”.

Although these prejudices may seem historic, I still hear hints of it when Obama is mentioned in political debates. Have we not really changed but rather added layer of complexity to our prejudices?

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