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Originally Posted by 65MAX
I'm with 2oh1 on this one. Why is racism (or segregation) a Portland problem? It has absolutely nothing to do with the city. Racism happens everywhere. It's kinda like asking, "Is crime still a problem in Portland?" Well of course, it's a problem everywhere. What's your point?
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yes its not just a portland problem but how it exists in portland is unique and i think thats what the author of this thread is getting at. the northwest has a unique history with race, as do other parts of the country, the difference is that that unique history is not well known, not even by portlanders, yet it very much has an impact on the city's fabric.
--is portland a more racist city than your avg american city?--i think most would say definitly not
--does portland have more segregation than your typical avg american city?--in my opinion yes but that may just have to do with the fact that there are fewer minority groups so they tend to form their own very small communities. its by no means a forced segregation but yes some of it might be remnants of forced segregation--portland did hold onto that longer than other west coast cities.
--are portlanders open minded and accepting?--definitely.