It’s 2018 and there is still a creek in Georgia named “Runaway Negro Creek.” But Georgia Senators want to change that.
The State Senate unanimously adopted a resolution, 51-0, Wednesday to urge the federal government to rename the creek to Freedom Creek. It was introduced by state Sen. Lester Jackson.
Jamal Toure teaches Africana studies at Savannah State University and said “Freedom Creek” is a good choice for a number or reasons. One being that’s what motivated slaves to run away.
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