Feeling Like A Tourist: Being Black In New England

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Debra Nunnally Beaupre loves exploring New England’s picturesque back roads. But she says she doesn’t always find it easy to travel there.

I live in New England. Everyone likes to think of themselves as being very progressive and anti-racist but it’s actually one of the most racist places in America. It’s all right below the surface.

Agree with all of the above.

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    I TOTALLY LISTENED TO THIS THIS MORNING ON THE RADIO. :D

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21. ashleywolly said: She should move to Seattle… Although im not a huge fan of the city in general, it’s incredibly diverse. I’ve never seen such a huge variety of nationalities in one city
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    finds the North Country unwelcoming, I’m not surprised. That’s the back woods-iest part of NH. The more urban areas in...

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    Agree with all of the above.

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    England. Everyone likes...think of themselves as being very progressive and anti-racist...

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    The comments section is sadder than a blue eyed seal pup. (Let’s make that a thing, everybody!)

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    “Racism is racism, whether...be white on black or black on white.” WTF NPR commentators?...

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    “Many residents here have never known a person of color.”...Hampshire in a nutshell.

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