This morning I just happened to read an online article at USA TODAY.
The title is "White progressives shouldn't be smug about racism. We could be doing much more to end it" by Tom Krattenmaker.
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He points out that although progressives always say the right things, their actions are another matter.
He believes that progressives should be more willing to live in integrated neighborhoods, send their children to integrated schools, and attend integrated churches.
He also believes that "white privilege" still exists.
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He points out that in some suburban areas of Pennsylvania, progressives have put up signs on their lawns that proclaim: "Hate Has No Home Here." He points out that 95% of those areas are Caucasian.
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He is gently and lovingly chiding his fellow liberals for not actually living more ethnically integrated lives. As he puts it, progressives should put their money where their mouths are.
This morning I just happened to read an online article at USA TODAY.
The title is "White progressives shouldn't be smug about racism. We could be doing much more to end it" by Tom Krattenmaker.
*****
He points out that although progressives always say the right things, their actions are another matter.
He believes that progressives should be more willing to live in integrated neighborhoods, send their children to integrated schools, and attend integrated churches.
He also believes that "white privilege" still exists.
*****
He points out that in some suburban areas of Pennsylvania, progressives have put up signs on their lawns that proclaim: "Hate Has No Home Here." He points out that 95% of those areas are Caucasian.
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He is gently and lovingly chiding his fellow liberals for not actually living more ethnically integrated lives. As he puts it, progressives should put their money where their mouths are.
Most all Americans do live in integrated neighborhoods, attend integrated churches, and send their kids to integrated schools.
So what part of the article do you disagree with?
As a newbie, I have noticed that many members (and probably guests, too) have a great interest in alleged racism in this country.
So I thought that they would like to know about that author's opinion on that controversial topic.
I do not wish to express my opinion on what he opined. (I feel that it would be a waste of time since everyone is set in his/her ways. Few people are willing to reconsider their cherished beliefs.)
Best wishes!
Most all Americans do live in integrated neighborhoods, attend integrated churches, and send their kids to integrated schools. I’m all for walking the walk (and do), but it seems to me that Krattenmaker is just preaching “white guilt”.
As a newbie, I have noticed that many members (and probably guests, too) have a great interest in alleged racism in this country.
So I thought that they would like to know about that author's opinion on that controversial topic.
I do not wish to express my opinion on what he opined. (I feel that it would be a waste of time since everyone is set in his/her ways. Few people are willing to reconsider their cherished beliefs.)
Best wishes!
Without an opinion by you - the OP author, your thread is little more than bait.
So if you're not going to let folks know your views on it and everyone is set in their ways (your claim, not mine) why even post it?
Please see post #10.
Best wishes
This morning I just happened to read an online article at USA TODAY.
The title is "White progressives shouldn't be smug about racism. We could be doing much more to end it" by Tom Krattenmaker.
*****
He points out that although progressives always say the right things, their actions are another matter.
He believes that progressives should be more willing to live in integrated neighborhoods, send their children to integrated schools, and attend integrated churches.
He also believes that "white privilege" still exists.
*****
He points out that in some suburban areas of Pennsylvania, progressives have put up signs on their lawns that proclaim: "Hate Has No Home Here." He points out that 95% of those areas are Caucasian.
*****
He is gently and lovingly chiding his fellow liberals for not actually living more ethnically integrated lives. As he puts it, progressives should put their money where their mouths are.
White progressives like me can usually be counted on to call out racism on Facebook. Unlike Fox News commentator Tucker Carlson, we consider the nation’s growing diversity a strength. We assure ourselves we would never discriminate against a black, Latino or Asian job applicant at our workplaces. We proudly display “Hate Has No Home Here” signs on our lawns and “Fight Racism” bumper stickers on our cars.
It might appear we’re the good ones when it comes to race. And, relative to a lot of people on the other side of the aisle, we are.
But the uncomfortable truth is that we are not as woke as we tell ourselves and don’t go nearly as far as we could to undo racism. As the country argues over race amid travesties such as the police killing E.J. Bradfordat an Alabama mall, and Mississippi Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith blithely saying she'd attend a public hanging in a state with a history of lynchings, white progressives are compelled to match our words with action in confronting the nation’s original and most pernicious sin.
I’m also from the South and understand what you’re saying. There are still those who hold onto old, prejudiced viewpoints. Sad fact is there will always be prejudism in America and everywhere else. However, by law and by choice the majority have been moving forward for decades. Wherever there is segregation in America now it is no longer by law. Not withstanding socioeconomic factors, people choose where they live, go to pray, and go to school. So when folks like Krattenmaker say we need to do more with respect to integration I can’t help but wonder what they’re doing. My guess is that Krattenmaker probably lives in at least an upper middle class neighborhood and his kids go to good schools. Nothing at all wrong with that. We owe our families the best that we can provide for them, and if that causes us to choose certain places to live, etc., there is no reason feel guilt.My church is integrated, but not my neighborhood. There's still a lot of housing segregation in East Tennessee. There were even some cross burnings in the Knoxville area about 20 years ago. On the other hand, I see a lot of bi-racial families now. There has been progress, though it is uneven. Old habits die hard.
This morning I just happened to read an online article at USA TODAY.
The title is "White progressives shouldn't be smug about racism. We could be doing much more to end it" by Tom Krattenmaker.
*****
He points out that although progressives always say the right things, their actions are another matter.
He believes that progressives should be more willing to live in integrated neighborhoods, send their children to integrated schools, and attend integrated churches.
He also believes that "white privilege" still exists.
*****
He points out that in some suburban areas of Pennsylvania, progressives have put up signs on their lawns that proclaim: "Hate Has No Home Here." He points out that 95% of those areas are Caucasian.
*****
He is gently and lovingly chiding his fellow liberals for not actually living more ethnically integrated lives. As he puts it, progressives should put their money where their mouths are.
It was a silly article with a silly premise.
The OP points to Liberals not putting their money into fighting racism by the tiny number of enclaves that exist that are 90%+ white.
There are areas all over the country that are having problems with gentrification.
Young non-color conscience libs are moving into "distressed" areas and upgrading homes. changing the neighborhood and bringing in higher property tax rates.
Most all Americans do live in integrated neighborhoods, attend integrated churches, and send their kids to integrated schools. I’m all for walking the walk (and do), but it seems to me that Krattenmaker is just preaching “white guilt”.
My statement is true because it is based on facts.... your statement simply isnt true unless its referring to the absence of segregation laws and nothing else.
My statement is true because it is based on facts.
Personalize much? I did not specify any particular minority. As for facts, I’ve already provide a reference in post #14.what facts?
the one i already point out simply because segregation laws don't exist any more?
you claimed most all churches and schools and neighborhoods have one black person in them, please list those facts now thanks
what facts?
the one i already point out simply because segregation laws don't exist any more?
you claimed most all churches and schools and neighborhoods have one black person in them, please list those facts now thanks
Personalize much? I did not specify any particular minority. As for facts, I’ve already provide a reference in post #14.
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