Thank you both, and I apologize for taking so long to read it. I find it particularly pertinent because I now live in Fort Collins, Colorado, a primarily white town. To get to Denver and nearby cities, there is no public transportation — no buses, no trains.
I have this conversation, mostly with myself, because I find people resistant to discussing systemic racism, like you know, here. But it feels clear that one way of keeping people of color or more working-class people in general out is NOT to have public transportation.
Do you have any thoughts about this, and do you think it could be expanded into a broader conversation, such as one centered on the areas where I live in particular?
Thank you, Ben, for featuring such an important topic, and Professor Archer, for your interest and your knowledge.
Thank you both, and I apologize for taking so long to read it. I find it particularly pertinent because I now live in Fort Collins, Colorado, a primarily white town. To get to Denver and nearby cities, there is no public transportation — no buses, no trains.
I have this conversation, mostly with myself, because I find people resistant to discussing systemic racism, like you know, here. But it feels clear that one way of keeping people of color or more working-class people in general out is NOT to have public transportation.
Do you have any thoughts about this, and do you think it could be expanded into a broader conversation, such as one centered on the areas where I live in particular?
Thank you, Ben, for featuring such an important topic, and Professor Archer, for your interest and your knowledge.
Carol Smaldino,
@Authentic Voices