Racism still alive?
November 2nd, 2009
A New York newspaper reported the comments of Oneida Indian Nation Representative Ray Halbritter that racism still exists in America in sometimes subtle, and not so subtle, formats.
Halbritter spoke at the annual Freedom Fund dinner hosted by the Utica/Oneida County N.Y. Branch of the NAACP on Sunday night.
He said that while minorities have achieved significant accomplishments — such as inaugurating President Barack Obama — there are more obstacles to overcome.
“Racism and discrimination are not relics of the past,” Halbritter said. “Racism of today has gone underground.”
Richard Brown of Utica, who attended the dinner, called Halbritter’s speech “absolutely amazing,” noting that he was especially impressed with the theme of unity among minorities that Halbritter incorporated into his remarks.
