What to do with the racism in the Kentucky Derby's past -- and its ongoing effects?
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – Four years ago, I wrote a column for this website with the headline, "Is the Kentucky Derby Racist?"
My conclusion, basically, was this: "Yeah, it has been, but . . ."
Today, I'm going to try again.
"Yeah, but …" is a common white response when confronted with racism. And, as responses go, it sounds better than a straight refusal to acknowledge the problem. But, in the end, it isn't worth much more. And in some ways, it may do more damage. It's an acknowledgement, plus a rationalization, or justification, or minimalization. It's lip service, is what it is. We have to do better. I have to do better.
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