Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Racial diversity in cohousing

[Kathleen Lowry (kathleenlowrylpcclmft]

Ps Does everyone knows a black  cohousing community is forming in Madison? 

> On Feb 21, 2023, at 9:18 AM, Trish Becker-Hafnor via Cohousing-L <cohousing-l 
> [at] cohousing.org> wrote:
> 
> Cohousers,
> 
> I need to start by strongly denouncing the use of derogatory language on a 
> recent post about racial diversity. The use of the N-word should never be 
> used on a public forum. Period. No matter the context.
> 
> The dialogue that is transpiring here is indication of the work that must be 
> done. We must work against the use of racist stereotypes and 
> microaggressions. The coalition 
> (https://www.cohousing.org/coalition-for-racially-diverse-cohousing/) is 
> designed to reflect on our lack of racial diversity in cohousing. We plan to 
> ask questions, learn from one another and parallel movements, and envision a 
> future where the demographics of cohousing reflect the demographics of the 
> world that surrounds us. This is among the most important work that we can 
> undertake as a movement for a more collective future. We can do better, and 
> we must.
> 
> In community,
> 
> Trish Becker, MSW
> Executive Director
> Cohousing Association of the US
> Chase Street Commons
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