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In reply to the discussion: Geraldo: My Own Son Is 'Ashamed' Of My Hoodie Quote [View all]CreekDog
(46,192 posts)39. the problem is that without the hoodie, the kid was harassed
and with secret service agents not getting served at Denny's
with Barack Obama not considered an American...
when a black professional dressed in business attire will still get stopped for DWB...
the hoodie makes no difference. yes, if they see the hoodie, it will reinforce their stereotypes and if they don't see a hoodie, they will still hold to the stereotypes.
this stuff has got to stop.
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If Geraldo is mistaken for a pedophile and shot, will we blame his mustache? n/t
Ian David
Mar 2012
#2
So a hoodie is "gangsta"? I guess I'm married to a "gangsta" librarian because my wife wears hoodies
WhollyHeretic
Mar 2012
#9
You are the only one in this thread who is trying to look at this from both sides.
murielm99
Mar 2012
#19