2020 As Significant as Civil War & Trail of Tears?

 

Most locals are aware of the movement to rename three buildings on the University of North Alabama campus. These buildings were all named for individuals who have associations with racism. We haven't heard too much opposition to the change concerning Bibb Graves; however, various Methodist organizations support the continued use of the name Richard Rivers (a noted Methodist minister), and some women's organizations are staunch supporters of Lurleen Wallace (was she a victim of the Stockholm Syndrome?). We have no opposition to these name changes; however, we consider the revisions of less than earth shattering importance.

So how did the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area under Kenneth Kitts become immersed in this cause? Tax payer money and all that? Here's one reader's take on some new MSNHA events:

I can't believe UNA is comparing 2020 to the Civil War and Trail of Tears. Seriously, I can't believe it. This is part of the walking tours...

In conjunction with the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area, the University of North Alabama has recently installed a sign warning everyone who may become triggered while on campus. The QR code on the walking tour sign takes you directly to the ONCELL MSNHA webpage. This triggered many thoughts within my own head. How many young adults of every race have received an education because of George Wallace and the creation of Community Colleges in Alabama? What about the Guillot Center? We know for sure that any free press will never bear the Kitts name. Maybe the snack bar? Let us hope that a full investigation of the relationship between UNA and MSNHA is currently underway with the National Park System and FBI.

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