I think your organization does contain race in the title. Just because it is an "unofficial" term, does not negate the fact that the B in BGLO stands for black, which, despite diverse enrollment, does separate people. I also disagree that people would not have a problem if it was called the WGLO. This is an argument that has gone on for years...yes, it is true that minorities have been discriminated in the past, but the first step to breaking down barriers is to accept that fact that people are finally viewing each other as equal and wanting more diverse groups. It is evident from your response that there is still a lot of animosity towards the GLO for not wanting other races in their organization. But if you don't acknowledge that that is not the case anymore, how will this problem get better? I am not saying you should throw away ANY group that helps the community...but the only way to educate and interact is to actually DO IT, and not just say "this happened thirty years ago." I go to an inner city school that is naturally diverse. I, as a white person, am the "minority" at my school and it doesn't bother me at all. I think it is great that many races all attend the same school and benefit from each other. I am not saying that my school is perfect, and I am sure there is still racism, but I observe plenty of diverse groups of people who interact on a daily basis, in an educated and friendly environment, where race is not viewed as a divider.
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