Pastor wants Presidents’ names removed from Washington, Jackson parks over ties to slavery

[posty 2,296]

And so it begins...

 

http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/08/16/jackson-washington-park-protest-presidents-slave-owners/

 

CHICAGO (CBS) A Chicago pastor has asked the Emanuel administration to remove the names of two presidents who owned slaves from parks on the South Side, saying the city should not honor slave owners in black communities.

 

A bronze statue of George Washington on horseback stands at the corner of 51st and King Drive, at the northwest entrance to Washington Park.

 

Bishop James Dukes, pastor of Liberation Christian Center, said he wants the statue gone, and he wants George Washingtons name removed from the park.

 

When I see that, I see a person who fought for the liberties, and I see people that fought for the justice and freedom of white America, because at that moment, we were still chattel slavery, and was three-fifths of humans, he said. Some people out here ask me, say Well, you know, he taught his slaves to read. Thats almost sad; the equivalent of someone who kidnaps you, that you gave them something to eat.

 

Dukes said, even though Washington was the nations first president and led the American army in the Revolutionary War, hes no hero to the black community.

 

Theres no way plausible that we would even think that they would erect a Malcolm X statue in Mount Greenwood, Lincoln Park, or any of that. Not that say Malcolm X was a bad guy; they just would not go for it, he said. Native Americans would not even think about putting up a Custer statue, because of the atrocities that he plagued upon Native Americans. And for them to say to us just accept it is actually insulting.

 

The pastor also said President Andrew Jacksons name should be removed from nearby Jackson Park, because he also was a slave owner. He said hes not necessarily asking the city rename the parks altogether. He suggested Washington Park could be named after former Mayor Harold Washington, and Jackson Park could be named after civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson or singer Michael Jackson.

 

Dukes said hes not trying to erase history. He said black people should be able to decide who is and is not honored in their communities.

 

I think we should be able to identify and decide who we declare heroes in or communities, because we have to tell the stories to our children of who these persons are, he said.

 

He said parks, statues, or other monuments honoring Presidents Washington and Jackson might be appropriate elsewhere, but not in black neighborhoods.

 

In an African-American community, its a slap in the face and its a disgrace for them to honor someone who was a slave owner.

 

Dukes said he has sent letters to Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Park District asking them to change the names of Washington and Jackson parks. He shared the letter on Facebook.

 

I am feeling ambivalent that I would have to walk my child, attend a parade or enjoy a game of softball in a park that commemorates the memory of a slave owner, he wrote. Therefore, I call on the immediate removal of President George Washington and President Andrew Jackson names from the parks located on the southeast side of Chicago. They should not have the distinct honor of being held as heroes when they actively participated in the slave trade.

 

Representatives for the mayor did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

 

A Chicago Park District spokeswoman pointed to the citys formal process for renaming parks, which allows anyone to submit a request to the superintendent. The Park District board may vote on any such request after a 45-day public comment period.

[cyclone24 1,803]

ISIS is already here.......they are just called liberals.

[12th Man 884]

C'mon Sho Flake, tells us why this should happen!

[Mookz 1,287]

Okay but they also have to remove black people named Washington and Jackson.

 

 

It's called compromise.

[wiffleball 4,631]

It's like Ghandi said:

 

"Give a Nagger a rope, he thinks he a MF'ing Cowboy."

[iam90sbaby 2,120]

Next they are going to want people to have to pay a tax if you are a descendent of slave owners.

[Big Guy 1,400]

FOCK THESE PEOPLE!!!

 

[fandandy 3,311]

If statues could talk, as soon as they're removed, It's about focking time. You see all those n*ggers? Holy mother of God. What the hell happened to this place? Take us somewhere white, and fast.

[Gladiators 1,903]

If statues could talk, as soon as they're removed, It's about focking time. You see all those n*ggers? Holy mother of God. What the hell happened to this place? Take us somewhere white, and fast.

 

 

I mean

[Djgb13 2,338]

I knew it was only a matter of time. As soon as people gave into their demands they knew they could get away with more and will be trying assert their will wherever they are now

[posty 2,296]

Chicago will do it because Emanuel is a putz...

[drobeski 3,061]

Osama would be proud

[Hardcore troubadour 12,589]

Lots of Rap music is violent, racist and mysoginitic. I wonder if I Tunes will stop selling it. Boyeeeeee

[wiffleball 4,631]

That's the problem with all this shiit; give 'em an inch, they want a focking mile.

Gays, freaks, wimmen and Blacks are, as a whole, the loudest focking people on the planet.

They're also the biggest hypocrites in the world.

Just STFUP. You make too Gawddamn much noise as it is.

You can't even get more than one n*gger at a time on CNN without it turning into a sequel of Barbershop with neckties.

There's a shiit-ton of places that woudn't think twice before James Byrd / Matthew Shepherding your asses.

[Gladiators 1,903]

That's the problem with all this shiit; give 'em an inch, they want a focking mile.

Gays, freaks, wimmen and Blacks are, as a whole, the loudest focking people on the planet.

They're also the biggest hypocrites in the world.

Just STFUP. You make too Gawddamn much noise as it is.

You can't even get more than one n*gger at a time on CNN without it turning into a sequel of Barbershop with neckties.

There's a shiit-ton of places that woudn't think twice before Robert Byrd / Matthew Shepherding your asses.

 

I'm with ya Wiff

[Hardcore troubadour 12,589]

Where's Newbie? Slow? Worms and Mobb?

[12th Man 884]

That's the problem with all this shiit; give 'em an inch, they want a focking mile.

Gays, freaks, wimmen and Blacks are, as a whole, the loudest focking people on the planet.

They're also the biggest hypocrites in the world.

Just STFUP. You make too Gawddamn much noise as it is.

You can't even get more than one n*gger at a time on CNN without it turning into a sequel of Barbershop with neckties.

There's a shiit-ton of places that woudn't think twice before Robert Byrd / Matthew Shepherding your asses.

Idiots like you gave them the inch. Enjoy.

[Gladiators 1,903]

We all gettin' free iphones. Wohoo!

[surferskin 30]

See! First they came to change the name of the Redskins and everyone was like, "what's the big deal? It's just a name." I told ya.

[wiffleball 4,631]

Idiots like you gave them the inch. Enjoy.

Exactly how? By deducing that Trump is an unqualified, immature, petulant, insecure fock?

If so, we've got 94855 other threads for that, Troll. Go there.

[titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745]

I tell you, this country has completely lost its focking mind. I only see the full fury once a year, and it's completely insane.

[Hardcore troubadour 12,589]

I tell you, this country has completely lost its focking mind. I only see the full fury once a year, and it's completely insane.

" may you live in interesting times". Blessing or a curse?

[Filthy Fernadez 2,696]

They won't be satisfied until they can rewrite history.

[Big Guy 1,400]

If statues could talk, as soon as they're removed, It's about focking time. You see all those n*ggers? Holy mother of God. What the hell happened to this place? Take us somewhere white, and fast.

 

[Big Guy 1,400]

That's the problem with all this shiit; give 'em an inch, they want a focking mile.

Gays, freaks, wimmen and Blacks are, as a whole, the loudest focking people on the planet.

They're also the biggest hypocrites in the world.

Just STFUP. You make too Gawddamn much noise as it is.

You can't even get more than one n*gger at a time on CNN without it turning into a sequel of Barbershop with neckties.

There's a shiit-ton of places that woudn't think twice before James Byrd / Matthew Shepherding your asses.

 

You are a closet conservative, and I respect that.

[NewbieJr 540]

Where's Newbie? Slow? Worms and Mobb?

Against.

 

Do you dream about me? Be honest.

[vuduchile 1,940]

There isn't a single statue standing in the USA that couldn't offend someone for some reason.

 

Ban statues.

[cyclone24 1,803]

There isn't a single statue standing in the USA that couldn't offend someone for some reason.

 

Ban statues.

This just in. You also can no longer run the Statue of Liberty play. Offensive.

[rholio 339]

Hopefully, someone sues that dumb fock if the name is changed. Be nice to see the Mayor politely tell him to get focked.

[Filthy Fernadez 2,696]

Maybe the illegal immigrants will now want the Statue of Liberty taken down because it's supports legal immigration.

[Sho Nuff 719]

ISIS is already here.......they are just called liberals.

 

Youre an idiot.

As are people taking such measures in the OP.

HTH

[cyclone24 1,803]

 

Youre an idiot.

As are people taking such measures in the OP.

HTH

Oh...are you conversating again? Because every thread I look in where you post someone new is calling you an idiot.

[Sho Nuff 719]

Oh...are you conversating again? Because every thread I look in where you post someone new is calling you an idiot.

 

Someone new? haha...no, just the same fools who continue to defend Donald Trump no matter what stupid thing he does and says.

The same idiots who can't refute what I lay out...but you keep trying cyclone.

Someday, someone with any ounce of credibility will find what you say interesting.

[12th Man 884]

 

Someone new? haha...no, just the same fools who continue to defend Donald Trump no matter what stupid thing he does and says.

The same idiots who can't refute what I lay out...but you keep trying cyclone.

Someday, someone with any ounce of credibility will find what you say interesting.

Did you look for a job today?

[cyclone24 1,803]

 

Someone new? haha...no, just the same fools who continue to defend Donald Trump no matter what stupid thing he does and says.

The same idiots who can't refute what I lay out...but you keep trying cyclone.

Someday, someone with any ounce of credibility will find what you say interesting.

Hah.... Wake Me Up When multiple multiple people start trashing me in multiple threads after every post. That should tell you something. It won't but it should. Heck half the people that do it to you I haven't even heard of before.

[Filthy Fernadez 2,696]

Slo making fiscal year end push for Most Clueless Poster.

[Sho Nuff 719]

Hah.... Wake Me Up When multiple multiple people start trashing me in multiple threads after every post. That should tell you something. It won't but it should. Heck half the people that do it to you I haven't even heard of before.

 

Multiple people trash you on here daily dumbass.

[drobeski 3,061]

Hah.... Wake Me Up When multiple multiple people start trashing me in multiple threads after every post. That should tell you something. It won't but it should. Heck half the people that do it to you I haven't even heard of before.

when a rabid cross dressing liberal moonbat like mdc calls out shonutso, you'd think it would maybe cause him to self reflect a bit.

But he is super duper nutso so it ain't ever happening. Sit back and enjoy the pile of idiocy the fruitcake provides us on a daily basis.

[cyclone24 1,803]

 

Multiple people trash you on here daily dumbass.

Nope.... just you. And hah..who cares honestly what your view is.

[Filthy Fernadez 2,696]

 

Multiple people trash you on here daily dumbass.

There's like 3 people here that tolerate your loonish behavior but they maybe your aliases.