America and the Spirit of the Confederacy: United in Unholy Wedlock to Racism and Oppression

On Memorial Day, the Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) held an extremely powerful and unique ceremony that addressed White supremacy, racism and killing the Spirit of the Confederacy.

Ironically, the event was held at HMAAC’s location in front of a smoldering fire pit and The Spirit of the Confederacy monument that HMAAC received in June of last year.

The event took place to commemorate HMAAC Monument Artist in Residence John Sims’ sixth annual Memorial Day “Burn and Bury” ceremony.

“I want you to reaffirm your commitment to fighting for social justice,” said Sims, as he led attendees during a Confederate flag burning ceremony. “We must continue to fight for the space, the minds and the culture of Black people.”

Read more: https://forwardtimes.com/america-and-the-spirit-of-the-confederacy-united-in-unholy-wedlock-to-racism-and-oppression/