I've written a bit (tho never fully) about this in the past, as have other poc:http://www.colorlines.com/articles/why-people-color-don%E2%80%99t-frequent-national-parks …
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And... I've hinted it but not said it explicitly on this thread:
#NationalParks are all on colonized land. This is all *indigenous* land! -
When we talk about diversifying for
#NationalParkWeek, let's really talk about what that means. For real real. -
How comfortable do people feel participating in
#NationalParkWeek on usurped land, with segregationist history, and all-white park rangers? -
I'm not saying let's boycott
#NationalParkWeek, by the way. I'm saying let's be honest and open about the racist contradictions here. -
And yes, people of color still find ways to enjoy the outdoors. Proof:https://twitter.com/aurabogado/status/620665585932742656 …
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But our approach is often different, since the ways we've been and continue to be treated are different at
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@aurabogado Discussed this on 2014#WAoutdoors task force I cochaired, asked for strategies.@jonbsnyder now@GovInslee policy advisor. -
I imagine people of color are involved, too?
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@aurabogado TY for bringing to light. Not very honorable to nature to not honor a person's very nature.#NationalParkWeekThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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