Summary
Alabama and Mississippi commemorate Robert E. Lee Day alongside Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the same day, reflecting a long-standing juxtaposition of contrasting legacies.
Both states combined these holidays in the 1980s when King’s federal holiday was established. Black lawmakers have since unsuccessfully attempted to separate them.
Critics argue it disrespects King’s civil rights leader legacy to pair his honor with Lee, a Confederate general who fought to preserve slavery and uphold white supremacy.
Other southern states have abolished similar practices, leaving only Alabama and Mississippi with shared celebrations for King and Lee.
no no no. Alabama and Mississippi will also honor Robert E. Lee on
Martin Luther King Jr.Trump’s inauguration day.get that message spread around enough to get to Trump’s attention, quick.
The question is whether or not they’ll celebrate Robert E. Lee Day or Trump Ascension Day now.
Maybe they’ll do what they did with Washington and Lincoln’s birthday and have a Confederate Generals’ Day.