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Two days ago, someone called my son the ‘N’word. He was on the school bus. My son called me while I was leading a meeting for the residency program to tell me. He is 10 yo. The other boy is also 10. (This is a thread...)
I excused myself from the meeting to talk him through it. He was in tears. He was confused. The boy asked him, “what are you going to do if I call you the ‘N’ word, then proceeded to blurt it out.
After consoling my son I helped him create a plan of action with which he was comfortable. I hung up the phone and my eyes welled with tears.
1/ Thread - New Hampshire is 94% White
What's wrong with that?
What's wrong with that?
2/ Of course, the article is behind a paywall, which I am sure is somehow racist.
If you want a #quickrundown, you can find it here:
twitchy.com/brettt-3136/20…
If you want a #quickrundown, you can find it here:
twitchy.com/brettt-3136/20…
3/ The real underlying issues are related to population dynamics - an ageing workforce approaching retirement age requires more young workers to keep the social safety net (ponzi scheme) going.
But, the failing New York Times decides to blame it on race.
But, the failing New York Times decides to blame it on race.
