Tag: safety

Why Fear is Not Our Friend

When a black man wants to comfort a white man who is feeling guilty about racism, there is a certain script he uses. It goes like this: “You know, I’m black. But if I’m walking alone at night, and I see a tall black man coming, I’m still going to cross to the other side…
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March 30, 2011 12

Right Next Door

Some first impressions of Rochester NY, my new home. Home to Xerox and Kodak, Rochester used to be called Smugtown, USA, due to the wealth brought by industry and the complacency of its bourgeoise residents. But Kodak was outpaced by the digital camera, the wealthy fled to the suburbs, and the paint is peeling off…
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October 9, 2010 2