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Originally Posted by Hifred
I am not sure why this post was allowed given that political references are not supposed to be on this site. However, since the poster asked the question I will answer. In most areas of the country reporters in the press core who conduct interviews are already all white. So there is no reason for politicians from the far right to make a statement they will only allow white reporters to interview them. Because that is the way it is. Lori Lightfoot is attempting to level the playing field because there are so few people of color covering city hall. White privilege exists in many facets of life due to the remnants of slavery and the disparity produced by bigotry. Home loans, banking policies, business opportunities even rules preventing blacks from enjoying the same recreational opportunities such as swimming in all white pools existed for decades. Racism is more subtle now but the generations of people of color who lost opportunities cant be swept under the rug. Hence, her statement. You don't like how it feels. So just take a moment and reflect on all those who suffered when whites burned down black business in the Tulsa Massacres or when land was stolen under eminent domain in Mahattan Beach where a black family owned a resort so that black American could have a place to swim because they weren't allowed to swim in public pools. Read up on what white privilege is and educate yourself on what these people have had to go through. Then you might have a better understanding of this situation.
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No such thing as "white privilege" today. Just because someone suggests it in the media, does not make it so. Perhaps some use of common sense is called for in America, so that they will realize that Hollyweird and the media has it very easy convincing(?), brainwashing the weak minded.