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Old 07-13-2009, 03:45 PM
deepimpact2 deepimpact2 is offline
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Originally Posted by DrPhil View Post

The people at the pool said and did dumb and intolerant things. "Changing the complexion" is a phrase sometimes used to refer to a change in tone or atmosphere. However, in reference to 65 Black and Hispanic kids that comment will always have racial overtones and undertones.

Other than that, this story doesn't move me.
I have never heard of anyone using the phrase "changing the complexion" as a way of referring to a change in tone or atmosphere.
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