Photo/BillColgin - MS Press

On January 11, Captain Kelley (Commanding, 34th Regiment Reorganized, Independent Co. C - K), Major Danylchuk, and Sergeant Edward Hall, Jr., (both from Killeen, Texas) were guest speakers at the January Jubilee Banquet of the Jackson County, Mississippi, Chapter of the NAACP to speak on the forgotten legacy of African American and other Confederates of Color.

After their presentation, there was a brief, cordial exchange with James Planer (right) of Moss Point, who spoke emotionally from the point of view of past propaganda regarding the Confederacy and Black Southerners. Mr Planer has expressed interest in helping scholarly research on the issue.

This meeting, the first of its kind, resulted in a warm welcome for the men of the 34th Texas and expressions of amazement by the courteous and enthuiastic audience. Chapter President, Aneice Liddell, had previously offered endorsement and support to the 34th's mission.

For the text of the local newspaper coverage, please go to our "From the Newspapers" page.

The Regimental Flag of the 34th Texas (see "Unit History") will soon be available for purchase from "The Flag Guys," a firm hailing from New York. The 3' x 5' polyester flag will retail for $49, but members of the 34th will enjoy a reduced price if purchased through the unit.

Maybe there is some hope for a few Yankees.

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