[Leftcoast]

Are you inferring that all differences in outcomes are the results of contemporary "judging" and solely racially motivated?  Seems simplistic and I'm sure you are aiming at something more subtle.

I see a knotty and multi-generational problem that is often subverted when people only focus on overt racism and/or contemporary judgement.    Racism is resistant to quotas and simple measures (i.e. representative ratios of lead poisoning) because it is now intertwined with class, economic conditions and educational levels.  When we focus on overt racism without addressing the underlying issues our solutions will be counter-productive.  Focusing on a drunk yelling racist crap in a crowd may draw crowds and get University Presidents ousted but it's not a solution.  Productive movement will need to be broader based and address structural change that doesn't follow neat black/white exclusive paradigms.  I'm guessing you might not argue against this but I too often see discussion beyond the simple black/white issues metaphorically (and sometimes literally) shouted down.

Martin Luther King moved to addressing poverty, class and economic justice as well as racism in his final campaigns.  If he can draw the conclusion that economic justice for all is part of the solution than I don't see any reason we can't.  It might even build a bridge with some natural, non-black allies.  (King's idea originally - not mine!)

[Leftcoast]

Are you inferring that all differences in outcomes are the results of contemporary "judging" and solely racially motivated?  Seems simplistic and I'm sure you are aiming at something more subtle.

I see a knotty and multi-generational problem that is often subverted when people only focus on overt racism and/or contemporary judgement.    Racism is resistant to quotas and simple measures (i.e. representative ratios of lead poisoning) because it is now intertwined with class, economic conditions and educational levels.  When we focus on overt racism without addressing the underlying issues our solutions will be counter-productive.  Focusing on a drunk yelling racist crap in a crowd may draw crowds and get University Presidents ousted but it's not a solution.  Productive movement will need to be broader based and address structural change that doesn't follow neat black/white exclusive paradigms.  I'm guessing you might not argue against this but I too often see discussion beyond the simple black/white issues metaphorically (and sometimes literally) shouted down.

Martin Luther King moved to addressing poverty, class and economic justice as well as racism in his final campaigns.  If he can draw the conclusion that economic justice for all is part of the solution than I don't see any reason we can't.  It might even build a bridge with some natural, non-black allies.  (King's idea originally - not mine!)