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“We were born on the same soil, breathe the same air, and live in the same land. Why, then, can we not live as brothers? I will say that when the war broke out I felt it my duty to stand by my people. When the time came I did the best I could, and I don't believe I flickered. I came here with the jeers of some white people, who think that I am doing wrong. I believe that I can exert some influence, and do much to assist the people in strengthening fraternal relations, and shall do all in my power to bring about peace…We have but one flag, one country; let us stand together. We may differ in color, but not in sentiment.” - Confederate general Nathan Bedford Forrest, speaking to an association of black southerners in 1875. - Knox News (USA Today)