1st Racism blog

There has been quite a controversy regarding racism here in Greenwich for some time now. Three women who live in town claim that they were denied access to Tod’s Point over the summer because they are black. They have been trying to get the town to apologize and adapt racial acceptance policies and provide diversity training for town workers. I found some Greenwich Time articles regarding this issue at http://www.aboutweston.com/beachlaw.htm. (All except the 1st article and the last 2).

If, in fact, what the women say is right, that is a disgrace. There is absolutely no reason why people sholud be denied access to a public park on account of their race. The Greenwich Parks are supposed to provide enjoyment for all Greenwich residents. Actually, as a result of another controversy regarding the Greenwich Parks that happened a few years ago, they are public property. The only thing necessary for entrance is a beach card, which brings up another issue.

According to the man who was working the gatehouse at the time, none of the women were carrying beach cards. If that is true, then the women were wrong. Everyone knows you need a beach card to get into Tod’s Point, and to use your race as an excuse is terrible. Unfortunately, the only people who know what actually happened is the three women and the man who was at the gatehouse. Until then, it is impossible to decide who was right and who was wrong.

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2 Responses to “1st Racism blog”

  1.   alec Says:
    December 13th, 2006 at 4:07 pm

    I totally agree that if the women were right, the people at Tod’s Point should be ashamed of themselves. I found it interesting that in your article, as well as with many others, it’s hard to decipher which side is really telling the truth.

  2.   Eliza Says:
    December 13th, 2006 at 9:00 pm

    I completely agree, it is a public park and just because of their race they should be allowed in. I think its great that you found an article relating directly to our town. Alec also brings up a good point that it is hard to tell whose side to believe. When there is only one perspective and one article being examined you never know why they are saying the information given.