Race has become an interesting issue for me. I recently moved to Chicago where I have seen numerous African Americans wearing shirts in support of Obama that read "It's our time." It has been evident to me and everyone else I have talked to about it that these shirts are meant to indicate it is the Black person's time. As a white person, how ought I react to such a comment?
While their message is a valid one, it seems these cyclists are looking to change the habits and practices of everyone else before themselves. No cyclist in the foreground of the photo is wearing a helmet. How valid are their claims to desire to be more safe on their bikes if they are unwilling to use this most basic form of safety gear?
KU Black Student Union members comment on race in the presidential election
Race has become an interesting issue for me. I recently moved to Chicago where I have seen numerous African Americans wearing shirts in support of Obama that read "It's our time." It has been evident to me and everyone else I have talked to about it that these shirts are meant to indicate it is the Black person's time. As a white person, how ought I react to such a comment?
November 3, 2008 at 10:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Geared for change
While their message is a valid one, it seems these cyclists are looking to change the habits and practices of everyone else before themselves. No cyclist in the foreground of the photo is wearing a helmet. How valid are their claims to desire to be more safe on their bikes if they are unwilling to use this most basic form of safety gear?
September 28, 2007 at 10:53 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )