The coolest thing about the whole experience for me
was mingling and interacting with the crowd, tens of thousands of people from
all over the country and the world, and the unique vibe this particular crowd
had: so much love and kindness shown, such easy familiarity, the opportunity to
chat with random strangers like they were old friends. We were all there for
the same reason, we were all a part of something bigger than ourselves, and
there was a wonderful feeling of unity. It was a commemoration of the past,
yes, but also of the present and the future. It really made me believe, deep in
my heart, that we shall overcome some day.
—Dr. Troy Smith
Troy Smith, a Sparta native, teaches Native American
Studies and Environmental History. He also writes historical novels.
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