Ok, another thought... @SecretaryJewell and every person involved in this #NationalParkWeek thing is white.
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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@jonbsnyder just started a couple of months ago, getting to know people across all sectors of outdoor rec. Huge job. -
@aurabogado Have talked w/@jonbsnyder about a statewide outdoor rec conference; could be great place to bring ppl together, get work going. - 5 more replies
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