RACISM
Why I Don’t Attend Mostly White Or All-White Events (Anymore)
No thanks, I prefer my racism one on one.
A month before the pandemic began to have its way with us I attended an auction/fundraiser for the son of my wife’s friend. The event was for a good cause and I was happy to support the family. The atmosphere, however, left me a bit anxious, and uncomfortable as I don’t typically enjoy large crowds; more specifically, large crowds of white people.
One would think that I would be used to such an environment having grown up in the suburbs of Boston and yes, in my early years, I was.
Now that I’m on the back nine, my tolerance for being a fly in the buttermilk is virtually non-existent. Perhaps this is a reflection of the current times, witnessing an increase of racial hatred from the majority, or maybe I’m just not that willing to put myself in situations where something could potentially go wrong leaving me with little to no support to get through unscathed.
It has happened so I respect the instinct.
Before Covid controlled our lives, I gave up concerts and large festivals. And sporting events — a thing of the past. I had been pondering for a while the idea of giving up these live experiences for the simple fact I don’t feel…
