This wasn't socializing...this was a convention of social workers--black social workers. This was a governmental meeting of governmental employees PAID FOR by those GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES (us!).
Let anyone socialize with whom they please. Don't, however, expect to have working situations for governmental employees in which you can exclude a RACE of people.
This was set up and maintained by a pack of stupid bigots.
Sorry .. I wasn't commenting on the meeting .. I was commenting on the fact there are black only bars and restaurants. While I'm not shocked .. it's just a sad commentary.