I have been mulling over the Uri Berliner article upon which the previous post was based. I've been trying to imagine how the bright, educated editorial staff of NPR News could reach the conclusion that ours is an essentially racist society with no opportunities for POCs?
I feel absolutely immersed in evidence that opportunities for POCs are abundant, and being utilized by so many. How could the NPR crew conclude to the contrary?
Here in Nevada there are Hispanics and Asians working in the medical offices I visit, the restaurants I patronize. They built the house I live in, and those of my neighbors. And the casino staff are largely Hispanic. So is the manager of our Wells Fargo branch.
I saw a medical specialist last year with quite a strong Spanish accent, and name. My wife was treated by another specialist who was Asian. Our pharmacist is Asian. The electrician who installed our ceiling fans was a Pacific Islander, who employed a crew.
I've lived in this community about 3 years and, as far as I'm aware, everybody is getting along and getting on with their lives. I rarely see a gloomy or angry face. The structural racism hypothesis appears to be disproven by my surroundings - by my neighbors and fellow residents.
