The 22nd Kentucky Derby

OMG!
As most of y'all know, I'm from Kentucky, so the annual derby is kind of a big thing to me, especially because I love horses. So the great news I have for ya are the results of the 22nd annual Kentucky Derby!!!
So, Willie Simms aboard Ben Brush won in 2:07.75 that's 2 minutes, 7 seconds, and 75 mili-seconds! that's like, really fast! I'm soo excited for next year!! see ya!


That's Ben Brush himself! <3 He's a beauty!

More background info

ok. So, here's some stuf about the 14th amendment.
"All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws." That's from section 1 of the 14th amendment. All people who currently live in the us, or who were born, are citizens! cool huh?
:)

Mr. Homer Plessy and Me

Heyyy!!!
Ok, so I got an EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with the one and only Mr. Homer Plessy! He's a really nice guy, and I think that he was wrongfully accused of breaking the "Separate Car Act". Here's how it went!!

Charlotte Lockwell: "Hello, Mr. Plessy, and thank you for talking to me."
Homer Plessy: "It's my pleasure, Miss Lockwell."
CL: "So I was in the same car as you when the incident took place. From where I was sitting, it looked like you handeled the situation very well. Were you nervous?"
HP: "Thank you, but I will admit I was nervouse, but not for me. For my family. I was nervous about what would hapen to them if I were to get into trouble."
CL: "I can see how you would think that. So you are only 1/8th black?"
HP: "Yes. But I don't see what that's got to do with my seating choice. People should be able to sit where ever they want. Regardless of their skin."
CL: I completely agree with you, Mr. Plessy. Personally, I don't understand the "Separate Car Act" myself. I find it stupid."
HP: "Why thank you, Charlotte. It's nice to see young people such as yourself thinking about politics and what's going on in the world around them."
CL: "Well, Mr. Homer, I believe that's all the time I have. My mother wants me to help her garden. (I don't like gardening) Good Luck with your case tomorrow!"
HP: "Charlotte, it's been a pleasure to talk to you, and thank you for your kindness."

Well folks, there ya have it! Mr. Homer Plessy in the flesh!

Come Background info

Hey everybody!

So, as most of you know, it's 1896, and I'm Charlotte Lockwell. I'm still keeping you "posted" ;) on the Plessy v. Ferguson case, and I'm going to give you some background information about the times. So, to kick things off, the 13th amendment was passed, which abolished slavery. That's rel good, because now, Black people are free! I don't get why they were ever slaves to begin with. Anyways, the only way that slavery is acceptable is by official punishment. That's Good. :D I'll post another thing bout the 14th soon!
-- Charlotte Lockwell

Wost train ride OF MY LIFE!

Hey there, fellow bloggers!
Okay, so today, I was on my way back from visiting my Grandma Lucy in New Orleans, and this white man came into our train. Somehow, the conducter accused Mr. Plessy of being black, and MR. Plessy admitted to being only 1/8th black. I felt bad for the poor man. He looked like a nice man. I felt even worse when the conducter came and told him that he had to move into the Colored People car. I don't care about the whole "separate but equal" thing, but apparently, the rest of the train did. They kept giving him nasty looks, and would whisper about him behind his back. I felt so sorry, i almost wanted to shout that he should be aloud to sit here, and it's not fair, but all i could do was hold back tears. I hope he does okay in court. :( okay, I'm signing off!
-- Charlotte Lockwell

(This is a sketch of a train like the one i was one today!)