Lest You Forget: Local Residents Know Hardship, Pain Of Discrimination Accentuate The Positive About Luzerne County Residents. The Majority Of Luzerne County Residents Can Understand The Cruelty Of Slavery And All Of Its Effects. The Coal Barons Made Victims Of County Residents And Created Havoc Upon Families. The Children Of Those Coal Miners Weren't Privy To Affirmative Action, Educational Or Economic Opportunities, Low-interest College Loans, Grants Or Promotions Based On Color Or Gender.