To this day, lots of black folks don't feel welcome, even when it's #NationalParkWeek!
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Replying to @aurabogado
As a latina, I can speak to the way I've personally been treated by some rangers at
#NationalParks. In short: not good.1 reply 9 retweets 8 likes -
Replying to @aurabogado
For example, I dread the idea of having to pass a border patrol station on the way to a
#NationalPark.... Other folks do, too.2 replies 3 retweets 6 likes -
Replying to @aurabogado
And... I've hinted it but not said it explicitly on this thread:
#NationalParks are all on colonized land. This is all *indigenous* land!2 replies 11 retweets 17 likes -
Replying to @aurabogado
When we talk about diversifying for
#NationalParkWeek, let's really talk about what that means. For real real.1 reply 2 retweets 7 likes -
Replying to @aurabogado
How comfortable do people feel participating in
#NationalParkWeek on usurped land, with segregationist history, and all-white park rangers?2 replies 6 retweets 15 likes -
Replying to @aurabogado
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.2 replies 4 retweets 13 likes -
Replying to @aurabogado
@aurabogado Indeed. But let’s also give credit. e.g., the@NatlParkService-managed Manzanar Historical Park https://www.nps.gov/manz/index.htm1 reply 1 retweet 1 like -
Replying to @jasonbrush
I'm sure you mean well with this but this feels pretty derailing,
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Replying to @aurabogado
@aurabogado but, if you’re ever in the eastern sierra, you should really check out manzanar — it’s like a truth & reconciliation commission2 replies 0 retweets 1 like
So... I've hiked there from Owens Lake. Where I was asked if I spoke English by a ranger. @jasonbrush
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Replying to @aurabogado
@aurabogado wow. that’s disappointing.#blindedbywhiteprivledge0 replies 0 retweets 2 likesThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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