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In reply to the discussion: What kind of person would be fine with the following.... [View all]OmahaBlueDog
(10,000 posts)- Some black and brown families move into their previously all-white neighborhood.
I've lived in Florida , Maryland, and California. Even my neighborhood in Nebraska, which is comparatively whiter than places I used to live, still had some persons of color. I'm not sure all white neighborhoods truly exist any more.
- A black or brown woman gets hired to replace their former boss who was a white guy.
If the black or brown woman will advance my career and help me make more money better than the white boss did, then I'm good. Work is about making money, not liking people.
- Their daughter starts dating or even considers marrying a standard looking black or brown fellow.
OK, here is the thing. I have two daughters. I promise , I will dislike their proposed marriage partners regardless of color.
- A media icon gets re-visioned from a white character to a black or brown character. (Say hi to your new Haitian Spider-Man)
Depends on the Icon. Depends on the re-envisioning.
- Their church welcomes the first black and brown families as new members.
Well, we've had an African priest in our parish, so I don't think black or brown parishoners are going to be a big shock.
- Their favorite country station changes to an "urban" format.
Music is personal taste, so I suspect I'd just switch stations. However, I'm one who constantly hits the seek button until I find a song I like. I'm not wedded to formats or genres. Now Mrs. OBD switched from principally being a pop/rock fan, to a country fan. That's a whole 'nother problem.
- Any other instance where a white identity is no longer the standard or the default and a non-white identity is given an equal or higher footing.
Like, for example, the Presidency...