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Originally Posted by alum
From what I gleaned from the article, this is a private club where one has to pay a membership to use the pool. I wonder if it's a socioeconomic prejudice vs a racial one? "Poor" kids from a daycare environment as opposed to African-American children.
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This was my first thought.
Social class and race are virtually inseparable in America so it is undoubtedly both.
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.
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