The First Memorial DayFormer slaves began American tradition 144 years ago in CharlestonBy Brain Hicks
http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2009/may/24/the_first_memorial_day83450/
http://www.postandcourier.com/videos/2009/may/24/814/VIDEO LINKAccording to Professor David Blight of the Yale University History Department, the first memorial day was observed by formerly enslaved black people at t…