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NY Times reporter accuses white women of racism on city sidewalks
http://thehill.com ^ | 7/21/17 | JOE CONCHA

Posted on 07/21/2017 7:09:27 AM PDT by Enterprise

The New York Times is facing blowback on social media after publishing an essay by an African-American reporter who accused white women of racism for not ceding space on city sidewalks to black men.

In a Wednesday essay titled "Was That Racist," reporter Greg Howard singled out white women for forcing him "off the sidewalk completely" when walking towards him, not allowing a straight path.

"In seven years of living and walking here, I’ve found that most people walk courteously — but that white women, at least when I’m in their path, do not," Howard writes.

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To: Huskrrrr

Excellent offshore the NYett Times staff to India.


41 posted on 07/21/2017 7:37:41 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (Bill Clinton and Al Gore took illegal campaign contributions from the Chi-Coms and 'nobody' cared..)
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To: Enterprise

Some people cross over to the other side of the street when they see a black man walking toward them. Just saying.


42 posted on 07/21/2017 7:37:56 AM PDT by Labyrinthos
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To: AnotherUnixGeek

I agree. Courtesy should guide people, not ego.


43 posted on 07/21/2017 7:40:04 AM PDT by Enterprise ("Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." Voltaire)
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To: A_perfect_lady

Yes. And it doesn’t have a thing to do with the color of anyone’s skin. I’m always dodging through groups who take up the whole sidewalk just strolling along.


44 posted on 07/21/2017 7:41:59 AM PDT by sheana
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To: Enterprise

I live in NJ and commute to Manhattan where I have worked and walked for over 10 years, in both mid-town and down-town.

My commute involves a daily round-trip walk of 1.4 miles through the streets of the city. I also take lunch breaks in city parks and I am a habitual people-watcher and most definitely do notice minor acts of rudeness.

Common examples of rudeness I have noticed:
Carrying an over-sized umbrella down too low, sticking it in people’s faces and not folding it closed when walking under long runs of protective-but-sidewalk-cramping scaffolding.
Large group of people standing looking around which way to go blocking the whole sidewalk.
Many others, too numerous to mention.

I don’t make an issue of any of these, never get in any arguments or altercations, ever. But I do NOTICE.

And I have NEVER seen the behavior described here. Not once.

This person is a liar, plain and simple.


45 posted on 07/21/2017 7:42:17 AM PDT by samtheman (As an oil exporter, why would the Russians prefer Trump to Hillary? (Get it or be stupid.))
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To: Labyrinthos

Maybe others recognize that he works for the nyslimes and appropriately show him derision and ridicule?


46 posted on 07/21/2017 7:44:06 AM PDT by hal ogen (First Amendment or Reeducation camp?)
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To: Enterprise

wah wah wah, blah blah blah...

Typical race obsessed twinkie!


47 posted on 07/21/2017 7:44:39 AM PDT by heterosupremacist (Domine Iesu Christe, Filius Dei, miserere me peccatorem!)
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To: Enterprise

Yeah black people never act in an obnoxious manner in public. /s Yes, the article is pure evil racism, which is being more than tolerated by the left.


48 posted on 07/21/2017 7:44:41 AM PDT by Williams (Stop tolerating the intolerant.)
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To: Stentor

It must very well be a learning experience. They guy on the curb end will learn to position himself near the wall next time and let someone else get the message. :)


49 posted on 07/21/2017 7:44:58 AM PDT by Enterprise ("Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." Voltaire)
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To: Enterprise

How odd. I generally give young black men wide berth. Has saved my life on several occasions.


50 posted on 07/21/2017 7:45:26 AM PDT by miss marmelstein
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To: Enterprise

How odd. I generally give young black men wide berth. Has saved my life on several occasions.


51 posted on 07/21/2017 7:45:38 AM PDT by miss marmelstein
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To: JBW1949
One thing I noticed...It seems that over half the people are wearing backpacks...

Those poor blokes don't get to use a car with a trunk where they can store their stuff.
52 posted on 07/21/2017 7:48:24 AM PDT by Dr. Sivana (There is no salvation in politics.)
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To: steve8714

My absolute “favorite” is you hold the door for the woman behind you and her worthless pos “man” (any color) walks through without touching the door.


53 posted on 07/21/2017 7:50:14 AM PDT by Williams (Stop tolerating the intolerant.)
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To: Enterprise

“I’ve found that most people walk courteously”

Ah, I understand now. He’s talking about that other New York City, the one on the planet Zorblax.


54 posted on 07/21/2017 7:51:26 AM PDT by thoughtomator
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To: Enterprise

In my father’s world a gentleman always cedes right of way to a lady. He also grants her passage through the shade on a hot day and he walks in the sun if the shade line of the building is only illuminating half of the sidewalk. These rules adjust when here is danger afoot. As a man, my body is used to grease the skids of the sleigh that carries woman forward through time. This is my burden as well as my privilege. I accept it willingly, gladly and with pride that I am entrusted with such an important task.

Any other kind of man is a dud in my father’s world.


55 posted on 07/21/2017 7:51:47 AM PDT by MarineBrat (Better dead than red!)
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To: Enterprise

Many black men, like many Muslim men, are a twisted blend of extreme arrogance and atomic insecurity. Not really men...BOYS.


56 posted on 07/21/2017 7:52:35 AM PDT by avenir (I'm pessimistic about man, but I'm optimistic about GOD!)
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To: Enterprise

I have always been suspicious of white women.


57 posted on 07/21/2017 7:53:25 AM PDT by AppyPappy (Don't mistake your dorm political discussions with the desires of the nation)
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To: Enterprise

The author actually sounds like a well mannered, reasonable and respectable guy who has made an observation and wonders if racism might play a role. The solution is simple, observe if women do the same thing to other races of men that they do to him.

If I was in his position and was really irritated that people did not move politely aside or alter their body position while passing I would just stop. That would give them the choice of walking into me or walking around. I think he would find that almost every woman would walk around him.


58 posted on 07/21/2017 7:54:08 AM PDT by Brooklyn Attitude (The first step in ending the War on White People, is to recognize it exists.)
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To: Enterprise

You’re right. This has reached the hilarious level!


59 posted on 07/21/2017 7:55:39 AM PDT by Savage Beast (You can drive coast to coast without ever crossing a district run by Democrats! MAGA = Renaissance!)
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To: Enterprise

Years ago, there used to be separate drinking fountains. Does there now have to be separate lanes on public sidewalks? I thought that was changed to be equal?

rwood


60 posted on 07/21/2017 7:55:42 AM PDT by Redwood71
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