(Community Matters) I’ve had lots of conversations about the Texas Relay situation – yesterday, today at church, in a meeting of 25ish after church, during Floodlines with a council member and with a council member to be, others at the event and over dinner tonight at a dear friend’s. Plus, other emails and FB messages.
There is a huge perception gap. I haven’t met a black person who doesn’t consider it racist. Many whites too, and just as many who also think the economic arguments carry water & it isn’t racist.
I’m still fixed on that actions can be racist whether or not intended. I’m even more fixed on what can we do to move forward, be even more welcoming and make amends to those we’ve offended.
Many calling for a boycott of Highland Mall. Will be interesting to hear how business was when opened today.
I haven’t yet spoken with folks from the mall or bars but hope I’m able. Many notes from today’s meeting after church which I’m blog about more coherently tomorrow.
Community Matters 