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A little girl proved racism is still alive in the hearts of many. She wrote her friend a note to decline the invitation to the child’s birthday party. Harmony Jones had a slumber party for her 10th birthday, but her Caucasian friend could not attend because Harmony is African-American.
Harmony and the little girl are classmates who quickly became friends. The girls attend Highland Oaks Elementary School located in Memphis, Tennessee. Harmony wanted her friend to celebrate with her but the little girl declined with a note which read:
‘Maby’ I will not be able to come to your birthday sleepover, because my dad will not let me go because you are black. Not trying to be ‘races’, but my mom let me go. Happy birthday!
Harmony was disappointed that her friend would not be able to attend, but did not allow it to ruin her celebration. Christopher Jones, Harmony’s father, explained …click HERE to continue reading