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Thread #29569   Message #376615
Posted By: Lox
17-Jan-01 - 09:34 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Add: Holy God, You Raise Up Prophets
Subject: RE: Martin Luther King - in honor/memory of
The Irish and Black people have a lot in common.

They were both put through hell to facilitate British economic development.

In the 50's in London, there were signs outside hostels saying NO BLACKS, NO DOGS & NO IRISH or NO IRISH OR BLACKS NEED APPLY. etc...

And (arguably) - (he he) if you've ever compared a jamaican accent and a Cork accent ...........

I think I'd better stop there!

lox