The time to talk about racial divide

By David Harris | Saturday, July 4, 2009 | The Boston Globe

“…When Attorney General Eric Holder called us a nation of cowards in February, he was referring to our national unwillingness to engage in real and difficult dialogues about race. As a civil rights advocate in Boston for over 30 years, I can certainly attest to this city’s squeamishness about discussing our difficult racial past and present. And yet, one month ago, I witnessed an extraordinary visual moment that has confirmed my belief that we have a remarkable opportunity to engage in that dialogue, nationally and in Boston….”…BS

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