If we knew what council Chair Eileen Quiring was referencing when she denied “systemic racism” existed, it would be easier to determine what she meant. I believe she was referring to the definition used by NAACP President Derrick Johnson: systemic racism is “systems and structures that have procedures or processes that disadvantages African Americans.”
If so, it follows that if any complainants believe she is wrong and that such procedures and processes exist, they should point those out as evidence of her inaccuracy. While there is one avenue of thinking that it is merely her opinion, another is to confront the possibility, identify those faults in the system, and address them.
For now, the conversation seems to be more interested in Quiring and forcing her resignation, rather than addressing any perceived problems. Isn’t it time to move on and do this instead of focusing all attention on a single person?
Her resignation won’t fix any problems, if such are found to exist. That will determine whether she erred.
