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Racism In Malton
BBC, The Other Side, by Jack Ebbutt;
--Though it can be a touchy subject, the topic of zombies and racism continues to be ever-present in our community.
The annual Dr. Martha Wolf Awards Luncheon is a time to reflect on history and progress. It's also a time to consider the face of racism today.
Joe Walker, Former Malton Football League Player said, “We've been dealing with this issue for several years in Malton and it's time that it needs to be eradicated and done with.”
Chris Taylor, an Alner School Guidance Counselor, said, “There's progress I think maybe in concrete things in some areas, but I don't know how you change people's hearts.”
A few months ago, the RRF sprayed signs in Malton, and people attending the luncheon shared what they believe the presence of the zombies says about racism throughout the city.
Walker said, “It's really ignorance and it's old, deep-seeded self-hatred that allows you to hate other people.”
Some call their presence hurtful.
Mister Winnan, Commissioner of the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) said, “That hurts me that in 2008 that hordes like the RRF are still existing as an organization. So that lets us know that in 2008 we still have a lot of work to do to eliminate discrimination, racism and most of all, those dang zombies.”
Others just want it to go away.
Taylor said, “We don't want that kind of hatred here, we don't want that kind of activity here.”
Many say it shows more efforts need to be made to improve race relations.
Koryo, diplomat of the Grayside Demons, said, “I think it just shows that racism is still a big part of our community and I think things need to be done about it.”
Winnan was the Keynote Speaker of the Luncheon and he had plenty to say about what we as survivors should keep in mind when it comes to racism.
Winnan said, “Most people around here, I don't believe are racist, the problem is many people, particularly many non-zombie people, don't speak out against it.”
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