Thank you Shirley for another thoughtful and well researched article about Equality Day and Sue Lean. I really liked that you included the following quote from Sue:
“To animate the past is to clarify the present”, is her motto. “Commemorations,” she says, “are reflections of the values of the people putting on the celebration at that point in time.”
This is well-said and makes a point that one hallmark of a civilization is being able to reflect on the past, applying important lessons, and be inspired to face future challenges.
I would add that it was Sue who brought it to the attention of the Olympia Historical Society-Bigelow House Museum that this August 26th is also the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. Both Equality Day and the March on Washington anniversary are just two great examples of milestones in our history that are well worth remembering and celebrating.
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