chanel
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Disclaimer: I do not believe that one person's ignorant opinion on the "n-word" is indicative of racism of any group. However I found this entire conversation quite provocative.
Notes from Occupy Philly meeting last night:
Minutes from the meeting can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/OccupyPhil...13112-coco-notes-monday-13012/315399215163116
Apparently, the minorities aren't feeling included and are discussing "taking action".
What do the lefties call that?
Notes from Occupy Philly meeting last night:
Alex: Thank you for bringing this. We live in a racist white supremacist society where white people are privileged in every way. We need to recognize that reality, it exists in our minds as well as society. I absolutely support this coming to GA. Weve been needing to have a frank discussion about race for a while now. In reference to Cindys concern, in the past weve had contentious GAs where race has been a central part, but its exploded because it hasnt been directly addressed.
Anna: This could break up Occupy, so it needs to be spoken. If were not here together, were not here for the cause.
John: I know people willing to take action against Occupy, but they dont want to; they want to feel a part of Occupy.
Brad: One thing youre going to learn in an atmosphere is, the word n*gger refers to an ignorant person, its not about black people, not about race. Theres no reason for you to be offended because its about being uneducated, ignorant, not being black.
John: How can you say that? Dont use that word.
Brad: If people feel offended by that kind of talk, they can take them outside and fight, but not in this room. You need to look n*gger up in the dictionary. It doesnt mean black person.
[John leaves the room]
[People in CoCo speak out against Brads use of racist language]
[John re-enters the room]
Brad: John, youre a big guy. You should be able to handle those people.
Alex: Brad, you need to stop.
John: It doesnt matter what I can handle, if someone calls me a n*gger, its disrespectful, its a disgrace. That word is racist. Its the same as me calling you a cr*cker.
Minutes from the meeting can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/OccupyPhil...13112-coco-notes-monday-13012/315399215163116
Apparently, the minorities aren't feeling included and are discussing "taking action".
What do the lefties call that?