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Lots of Jewish basketball players in the early days, 1900-1950, before the demographic moved to the burbs. myjewishlearning.com/ar…
What I wonder about is the diversity issue in activities like bird-watching, hiking, etc. How does racism stop someone from buying a pair of binoculars, or boots? You do these things by yourself, or with a friend. I don't get it.
Lots of Jewish basketball players in the early days, 1900-1950, before the demographic moved to the burbs. https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/basketball-and-the-jews/
What I wonder about is the diversity issue in activities like bird-watching, hiking, etc. How does racism stop someone from buying a pair of binoculars, or boots? You do these things by yourself, or with a friend. I don't get it.
The height of absurdity was the idea that somehow the *outdoors* were not inclusive. From an REI page (unsurprisingly created in June 2020, but still up):
"...for many people and communities, being able to live safely and openly with equitable access to opportunities and a sense of belonging in the outdoors still isn’t a reality."
https://www.rei.com/blog/rei-news/how-to-support-organizations-working-toward-a-more-inclusive-outdoor-community
My eyes aren't capable of rolling enough...
I spend a lot of time in botanical gardens and on nature trails. Yes, there are very few black people in these spaces. (Even in a 40 percent black Philly). So what? I don't know where we got the idea that al races must have the same level of interest in certain recreational activities.
Why are t there more Korean kids on basketball courts or more Jewish people in bowling leagues?
Are we the only developed country that acts like this?
I think a lot of communities simply don’t have access to green spaces or open spaces to say, safely learn to ride your bike. I think access to outdoor activities is more a question of neighborhood and culture, both of which are linked to race.