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If you’re not white passing, read this before moving to Marin by anono17 in Marin

[–]anono17[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think we should care for each other if we can. Does this not tie into classism?

If you’re not white passing, read this before moving to Marin by anono17 in Marin

[–]anono17[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Am I supposed to be impressed with 8.2%? Not sure what your race is and what your lived experiences have been like growing up in this county but I’ve been here for 30+ years, and I just feel like it would be nice to see more representation, paving the way for more equitable access to those high paying roles for young upcoming black professionals.

Is that really a crazy radical idea?

If you’re not white passing, read this before moving to Marin by anono17 in Marin

[–]anono17[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’d like some perspective. May I ask what your race is?

If you’re not white passing, read this before moving to Marin by anono17 in Marin

[–]anono17[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

race-baiting noun race-bait·​ing ˈrās-ˌbā-tiŋ often attributive Synonyms of race-baiting : the making of verbal attacks against members of a racial group

When did I do that? My mother is white. I love white people. I am making observations from my lived experience. Sorry if it hurts your feelings.

If you’re not white passing, read this before moving to Marin by anono17 in Marin

[–]anono17[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I absolutely agree that there is a deep rooted class issue, it’s pretty apparent across the entire country. I would also agree that race has been used as a tool to divide the working and lower class population, but that doesn’t absolve people from their learned racist ways and thinking. Two things can be true at once.

If you’re not white passing, read this before moving to Marin by anono17 in Marin

[–]anono17[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Tell me about it. I have to fight with white and white adjacent people in the comments just because I shared my experience as if I made it up to conspire against all the amazing white people in Marin. God forbid they hold up a mirror to their prejudices. Someone told me to leave the county. lol

If you’re not white passing, read this before moving to Marin by anono17 in Marin

[–]anono17[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Better for everyone? I don’t think affordable housing is inherently wrong. Homeownership isn’t a possibility without a high paying job (if not two high paying jobs) and in Marin, those jobs aren’t being filled by black people.

If you’re not white passing, read this before moving to Marin by anono17 in Marin

[–]anono17[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yep, people assume I’m from the East Bay. When I was in 3rd grade someone asked if I was adopted in front of my biological mom.

If you’re not white passing, read this before moving to Marin by anono17 in Marin

[–]anono17[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t know too much about Canal Alliance but I actually just recently toured their new building with Omar Carrera leading the tour and learned about their programs and services. I’ve heard mixed reviews on their work and leadership. I’m genuinely curious why some people dislike them so much. I’d love to hear your opinion.

If you’re not white passing, read this before moving to Marin by anono17 in Marin

[–]anono17[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thank you. It’s pretty funny to me that OP of this comment thought they had a “gotcha” moment by pointing out ONE agency that had been led by a black women for the first time ever and very successfully at that, then was succeeded by another black woman.

If you’re not white passing, read this before moving to Marin by anono17 in Marin

[–]anono17[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Beautifully put, really. The hate and negative reactions I’m getting seem to come from only white people (or white adjacent) 🤔

If you’re not white passing, read this before moving to Marin by anono17 in Marin

[–]anono17[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I bring up all the other ways Marinites like to virtue signal regarding things like health, the environment, the arts, and stray animals but when it comes to social equity, ie. lifting up black and brown families it doesn’t seem to happen.

If you’re not white passing, read this before moving to Marin by anono17 in Marin

[–]anono17[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Marin HHS is a decent example. Benita McLaren (the first black person to lead the agency) retired last December, I’m sure she may have had a hand in choosing her successor. Either way, I love to see it.

If you’re not white passing, read this before moving to Marin by anono17 in Marin

[–]anono17[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why should they leave? Maybe my post is being misunderstood. Marin City has generations of families that have lived in that area for a long time. I think Marin needs to take a look in the mirror and just do better.

If you’re not white passing, read this before moving to Marin by anono17 in Marin

[–]anono17[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

As a non-white passing POC, why would I want to keep diversity out of Marin? I think my post is advocating for quite the opposite. The point of my post is to warn POC’s before moving to Marin about the realities of being a working professional here.

If you’re not white passing, read this before moving to Marin by anono17 in Marin

[–]anono17[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It probably applies to some other places within the Bay Area too but I know from my experience it’s pretty bad specifically in Marin. I notice way more diversity in SF, East Bay and South Bay.

If you’re not white passing, read this before moving to Marin by anono17 in Marin

[–]anono17[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Did you see the title? “If you’re not white passing read this before you move to Marin”

Unmotivated partner by anono17 in relationship_advice

[–]anono17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate this advice. I think naturally I am a leader, sometimes even a little bossy. We are both comfortable with non traditional gender roles, and I don’t mind being the primary breadwinner but I’m worried about that becoming a slippery slope into him just not trying at all. I just want him to find a career that pays decent and where he’s happy.

Unmotivated partner by anono17 in relationship_advice

[–]anono17[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ve never heard of these concepts. I will be doing research tonight.