54th Massachusetts regiment to march in parade

ok, so where is the native american groups? he is native american also, He is also Irish, where are the Irish groups. Oh wait, where are the English groups,, he is part English also. but no, the media only focuses in on the skin color only. Racism is alive and well in the media and the media keeps it alive by pushing such trash like this. Obma is the first president that African, English, Irish and native American in him. He is far from the first "black" president. The first black president will not include any "white" herritage. Even though he was raised white, by white people, by white aunts and uncles. You racist people only see skin color. if you want to call a spade a spade, then he is NOT black he is Malano.

"It makes perfect sense since the nation's first all-black regiment was commissioned during the Civil War by President Abraham Lincoln, whom is revered by Obama, the nation's first black president."
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"Whom is revered"??????? Lord, Mr. Rhee - what the hell did they teach you in journalism school? Or grade school grammar class, for that matter? Please fix it.

And in response to quantemlp, it's not "Malano" - it's "mulatto".

Quantemip, you are a tool.

Yet again - I'm really not surprised that Foon Rhee didn't post my earlier comment, as he's obviously selective in what he allows to be posted.

But I *am* surprised he didn't correct the grammatical mistake I mentioned. Typical of people who work nowadays - no pride in their work; don't care what dreck gets put out, whether it's via words as a columnist or a construction company, cutting corners so parts of the Big Dig fall and kill people.

So is it now that "People don't care about grammar; why should I correct it?"

Also don't expect this to be posted. :-/

Uh, actually the Crow Nation from MT is marching. What is your real problem? There are plenty of different people marching that day. Dear, honestly, you are overwrought. Have some tea or a pill or something. This is 'being pushed' by this particular paper because they're from Massachusetts. Duh. If you read a paper from Kansas, you'll be shocked to hear that his mother's home town HS band is marching.

I think the word you are looking for is Biracial. Malano is the last name of people whose family originated in the area of Italy near Milan. Melano, is an antiquated word for a person of color. Maybe you should just read the Herald.

Is there anywhere I can see a full list of the bands chosen? My band was not.

As a AFRICAN AMERICAM MEMBER OF THE 54th COLORED VOLUNTEERS COMBANY C FROM BOSTOM MASSACHUSETTS IT IS A HONOR AND A PRIVILGED TO BE PART OF THIS GREAT HISTORY MAKING EXPERIENCE.
I WILL BE MARCHING IN ANY WEATHER CONDITIONS THAT ARE FORCAST.
THE ORGINAL MEMBERS OF THE 54TH REGIMENTS GAVE UP MORE, THEN THEIR LIVES, THEIR FAMILES, AND THEIR SAFETY TO KEEP THIS COUNTRY UNITED. THEY FOUGHT FOR FREEDOM FOR ALL,OF THIS GREAT COUNTRY, NOT THE UNIFORM OR THE RACE OF THE PERSON WEARING IT..ITS THE SPIRIT OF 54TH AND THE UNITED STATES ARMED SERVICES.

The First Kansas Colored Voluntary Infantry were the first Blacks to fight in the Civil War, October 28-29, 1862!

I was disappointed that the UMASS/Amherst Minuteman Marching Band was not invited to the parade--- that is until I found out who was. Congratulations to the 54th Massachusetts Regiment. Enjoy your very special day!

January 8, 2009

Press Release

To All Media Outlets

From: Bias Busters Of Kansas

Subject: Appearance of Civil War Soldier James Whitfield Ross

Topeka, Kansas....On Friday January 9, 2009 at the U Market on E. 21st and Hudson, members of Bias Busters will hand out flyers notifying the community of the date, time and performers appearing on the inaugural program, and have a discussion on the Voters Rights Act, and the need to abolish it. Sonny Scroggins will make an appearance as First Kansas Colored Voluntary Infantry Civil War Solider James Whitfield Ross at NOON.

The 1st were the first uniformed African-American black troops to engage and defeat a uniformed body of Confederates at the Battle of Island Mound in Missouri in Oct.1862.

Scroggins has been a renactor since 1996, and was flag bear in 1998 for the Washington D C. Colored Soldier Memorial , The area in which the U market sits is hollow ground in the history of the enslaved underground railroad. Customers will be polled over the Noon hours about the need to strike down the Voters Rights Act and the need to renew itself!

On Saturday January 17, 2009 at Noon, Bias Busters of Kansas members will parade around the State Capitol, and lead a discussion of the Lincoln Presidency at the Lincoln Statue located on the Southside of the Kansas State Capitol to coincide with the Obama/Biden Inaugural Train Ride. The public is invited to attend and participate.

Every Saturday at 9 a.m until February 28th at the Topeka Shawnee County Library in the Menninger Room, Bias Busters of Kansas members meet to discuss and plan a national holiday for Barack Obama. Other items on the agenda are plans to develop an online petition for registered voters to sign to present to the legislators and presentations on Obama's historic ascent to the Presidency.

For more informationa about poll and flyers contact: Sonny & SusanScroggins, (785 ) 232-3761, 845-6148; Susan Daniel 477-1287,

I Challenge my Generation to Inspire Future Generations.

Yours in Christ, Sonny Scroggins

Below is the note NOTOMA published this month honoring the 150 anniversary of the BROWN trip
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150 Anniversary of John Browns Last Trip Through Topeka

Danger, excitement and a sense of responsibility were constant reminders of those who chose to aid those unfortunate souls who were victims of slavery. Keeping these hideouts and trails secure and secret was never a simple task

The Lane Trail that followed Rochester Road south to the Kaw River at Topeka being the most active. Several thousand dollars worth of slave property were transported to Canada via this route

John Brown and his lieutenants were constant followers along this trail--- his most dangerous being his last --.in January 1859.one hundred and fifty years ago

He had freed thirteen slaves in southwest Missouri in December 1858 Christmas time while the masters were celebrating..

Early in the morning on a freezing January day in 1859, Brown and thirteen fugitive slaves arrived at Mrs. Sheridans house in Highland Park (2303 Pennsylvania ) some barefooted and wearing only summer weight clothing they were offered breakfast and a warm fire in the fireplace. Brown paced the floor all day, apprehensive, of a possible capture, meanwhile his assistants took the slaves to different stations in and around the city. They were given shelter, food, and warmer clothes and kept hidden while arrangements were made to lead the party northward. Brown remained at the Sheridan house out side the city until arrangements were made to begin their trip north.

Several days later when Brown was assured it was safe to move out of the city just after sundown --a caravan of three carriages crossed the river at Pappans Landing with the help of several Topeka conductors .

The group followed Rochester Road north to their last stop in the county, the OWENS house at 3212 Rochester Road, where they arrived in time for breakfast. The rest of the day was spent hiding out in the woods back of the house. The next night they moved north to Holton where they had met some serious resistance, ending with the historic “ Battle of the Spurs”. The rest of the trip was uneventful, arriving in Cedar Point Iowa February 12, 1859 . The slaves were taken on to Canada and Brown and Kagi moved on to Harpers Ferry where they met their final fate December 1859.

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