August 21, 2008 — vol. 44, no 2
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Roving Camera
Do you think affirmative action is still necessary? |
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Yes, because while much progress has been made, there’s still a ways for us to go to reach economic equality. |
Darnell Williams President and CEO Urban League of Eastern Mass. |
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Yes. We’re not in the position to hire and fire. There’s still a “complexion for the connection” issue out there. |
Darline Atwater Medical Assistant Springfield |
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It depends on the generation. I can understand it being necessary for the civil rights generation, but for the younger generation, the world is more diversified to them. |
Lorraine Evans Acting Residents Association Director Roxbury |
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Most definitely. There are [still] people who would deny jobs to well-qualified people of color. |
Catherine Colebut Executive Assistant Ledyard, Conn. |
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No. I’m tired of black people using that as an excuse. A hardworking black man will get the job he wants if he puts his mind to it. Stop wasting [energy] on negativity. |
Chris Moore Business Owner East Hartford, Conn. |
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No. I think [the government has} had enough time to straighten it out. How long do you have to have something to find out whether it’s working? |
Mike Smith Retired Sales Representative Weymouth |
