The Riverdale Assembly of God took down their site and sent anonymous self-righteous comments to the blog of Tate Hill; the man who first posted photographic proof of their ignorant and racist school celebration. Supporters of The Riverdale Assembly of God claim they actually believe that boys wearing blackface make-up and dressing in mammy costumes is a fitting tribute to Emancipation. My question is this, does the RAG really think we are that stupid or are they just that out of touch with history and contemporary reality?

ColumnistCarole McDonnell’s short stories and essays appear online and in print, in speculative fiction, ethnic, and Christian publications. She lives in New York with her husband, two sons, and their pets. Wind Follower, published this month by Juno Books, is Carole’s first novel. This is her post.
Because we live in the 21st century, everyone wants to pretend they are enlightened. But everyone isn’t enlightened. Our own personal laziness or inability to research history has closed our minds. And the media of course – with its erroneous viewpoints– does a fine …