In order for the New South to flourish, according to a comment made by Grady before his death in 1889, “the supremacy of the white race of the South must be maintained forever, and the domination of the Negro race resisted at all points and at all hazards, because the white race is the superior race [This declaration] shall run forever with the blood that feeds Anglo-Saxon hearts.” This harsh statement does not seem consistent with Grady’s speech we just read. What might be a possible reason for the difference in what he says?

Using reputable online news sources, find an article about a current event that has happened within the last 12 months that deals with any of the ideas that came about during the enlightenment. for example, you might choose an event that involves freedom of speech, religious tolerance, or the right to vote. alternately, you can choose an event where these values or ideas are absent and would make a tremendous difference if they were present. once you have chosen an event, answer the following questions: what website did you use for your research? what is the title of your article? who is the author of your article? what is the event you read about?