zhiviNov 22, 2022
Today's #TopicOfConversation SUNDOWN TOWNS! Do you know what they are? Have you had an experience in one? If so please share. Check my respond to this post. This website has a list of sundown towns. https://justice.tougaloo.edu/sundown-towns/using-the-sundown-towns-database/state-map/
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Sundown Towns by State - History and Social Justice

Historical Database of Sundown Towns Select a state from the map below to view a list of sundown towns FL MI ME NY PA VA WV OH IN IL WI NC TN AR MO GA SC KY AL LA MS IA MN OK TX NM KS NE SD ND WY MT CO ID UT AZ […]

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Show threadNoGodsUnderStarsNov 22, 2022

@zhivi

I live in Richmond, VA. We have some towns with that history. One particular area south of the city (it may not have been one by definition, I would have to refresh myself) called Colonial Heights was once colloquially known as "Colonial Whites" and saw vigiantilism to defend it in that way.

Show threadJeff and 838 othersNov 22, 2022
@Oli_Son @zhivi yep yep, I went through Colonial Whites as a teen. Stopped in some place that seemed like a modern general store - EVERYONE in the place stopped to star at me angrily while I purchased a soda. It was one of the most movie-like experiences I've had
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@Oli_Son @IAmJeffsLiver how did you feel as a teen when it happened?
Nov 23, 2022 at 12:57amWeb
Show threadJeff and 838 othersNov 23, 2022
@zhivi @Oli_Son Uneasy, unnerved. I didn't fully realize what was going on at the time, being 16 or 17. It wasn't until later in life, thinking back on the event, that I realized what had happened (racism)