Barbara Wauchope

Pondering racism and Brattleboro’s capacity for change

Susan Odegard's essay is a missing piece of my personal puzzle on racism and a reminder to us all how important it is to continue sharing our experiences. I believe the more we learn from one another, the better equipped we will be in our fight.

I recently found myself thinking about Donald Trump and his supporters, pondering what might happen if he doesn't get the Republican presidential nomination. “Will it be safe living in Brattleboro?” I asked myself. “But if not here, then where?”

To answer these questions, I decided to take a long-overdue walk around town to get reacquainted with the pulse of where I have lived with my family for over 30 years.

Strolling down Canal Street, I had breakfast at the Flamingo Diner. I remembered when the Pink Flamingo was a clothing store on Elliot Street and this diner was called Jad's.

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