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Originally Posted by DrPhil
Synopsis:
The heyday of Pittsburgh’s Hill District lasted from the 1930’s through the 1950’s, and this eloquent documentary recaptures it all…the music clubs that attracted both black and white, the best Negro League baseball teams in America, the church picnics and family businesses that comprised the essence of life in this vibrant neighborhood.
 Sure, there were (a relative few) nonBlacks who wanted to be a part of that exciting "Negro" cultural experience. Sure. Not being able to become a full MEMBER of that exciting "Negro" cultural experience probably didn't ruin too many whites' lives.
"  I can't join that Black Catholic Church--it's such a good church, though and tons of fun--oh well, I guess I'll join one of the many predominantly white churches, many of which don't accept Blacks in the 1930s-1950s----take dat, Negros!!!! Can't oppress me!!! I was just slummin'...I got options!"
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Even if there was only one that was turned away, that is still a racist action. I think the effect that racism holds in most white people's lives is negligible, even if I've experienced racism and prejudice from minorities I understand that, at the end of the day, I still have many more opportunities unfairly. But I'm not lamenting racism in my life...I'm asking why in these rare situations it is not racism? Even though like many are arguing this church existed in a society where whites were the majority culture, blacks were clearly the power holders in this specific community and denied access based on race. That seems to fit the bill under the explanation that racism is about power dynamics and withholding power. So how is this not racism?