Pekin was 100% segregated as recently as the 1970's Archived Message
Posted by jfinsocal  on February 20, 2025, 9:07:35, in reply to "Grosses me out, but this state’s always been a little more southern than it should be"
A few blacks tried to move in and they got beat up, threats to burn down their houses etc.
Tazewell County was called "Little Tennessee".  Previous Message Geographically, makes some sense. The KKK had a gay ol’ time in Mr. Lincoln’s hometown in the early 20th century. Hell, they held a rally in 1994 in the shadow of the statue of Lincoln at the Capitol building. Previous Message
that's good irony
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- Here me out… - ShoeShineBoy February 21, 2025, 10:34:34
- Indiana hates Dolly Parton - lcubed February 21, 2025, 9:54:06
- but many counties "down there" want to leave - Tooldresser February 20, 2025, 8:39:14
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- Yup. Iowa to the left, Indiana to your right. - KingTalkyTiki February 20, 2025, 14:00:08
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- Weird how this never applies when discussing getting rid of the electoral college* - RVA February 20, 2025, 9:51:30
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