Joy-Ann Reid reveals the poignant origins of Memorial Day, initially Decoration Day, founded by Black freedmen to honor Union soldiers. There's irony in celebrating Confederate figures over Civil War victors. Recent events, sparked by George Floyd’s murder, have encouraged recognizing contributions from women and people of color, highlighted by the renaming of nine military bases. Reid calls for inclusivity in honoring America’s military legacy. Read more: https://www.joyannreid.com/p/on-memory-part-two-the-black-and #MemorialDay #GeorgeFloyd #CharlesRangel #History #Justice #Equality #NamingCommission
On Memory, part two: the Black and Union history of Memorial Day, and how George Floyd, for a time, restored our honor

Memorial Day began as Decoration Day -- a commemoration by Black freedmen of the Union dead.

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