A homecoming for the Scott sisters

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from email from Derrick Johnson, President of NAACP Mississippi State Conference:

Moments like this don't come around often.

Today, the Scott sisters were released from prison and reunited with their family.

As I watched their reunion, I absorbed every detail, hoping to preserve the memory so I could share it with you. But despite my best efforts, I doubt words can capture the incredible feeling.

The sound of the crowd will be in my head for months. The look on Jamie's and Gladys' faces will stay with me for years. But what I will never forget is the feeling of vindication.

I hope you feel it too. You didn't have to be in Mississippi to be part of this moment -- without your support, this reunion never would have happened.

Thanks to you, along with thousands of supporters around the country, Gladys and Jamie now know what justice sounds like, what freedom looks like, and what unity means.

The NAACP will continue working to make these moments a reality, just as we will continue working to make the criminal justice system fairer for all Americans. I couldn't be more proud of your commitment to our efforts.

Thank you,

Derrick Johnson
President
NAACP Mississippi State Conference

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That's wonderful they are home.

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(01-07-2011 12:24 PM)Sass Wrote:  That's wonderful they are home.

it really is.
thanks, Sass!