Mrs. KPW,
"The day you open your brain" -- Really -- Wow!!! How many times do we have to explain how insulting it is to ask those questions that she did. And then to have her respond with being "attacked" again - like she did nothing and say that the Cafe is "unsafe" -- really. Am I missing something??
She has no point. Why would she feel "unsafe" there and not anywhere else. The only variable that is not constant in attending a meeting anywhere and the location being "unsafe" is the fact that BCafe is in my Building. What would stop someone from attacking her at any location if a person wanted to do so. I am truly missing something. Just so you, she and everyone else knows, She is Welcome to participate. If she feels that "unsafe", she should not attend. Once again, this is not my meeting. Mr. Peloquin continues to call for this and I had nothing to do with it. However, I support it but will not allow anyone to LABEL THAT LOCATION "UNSAFE". I hope you get that.
So you know, until people open their brain and stop denying Racism, there can be no movement forward. It is amazing that we have now localized Racism to Ward 5 but nothing that we have discussed in the 1.5 years can fit that description -- or of course, everyone was either in "skimming" mode and "don't read the listserv often" excuse. Riiiiight!!
Since you were somewhat unclear of the traffic and parking situation in you email yesterday as it relates to the getting a liquor license without a Protest, I just wanted to share with you and others about the restaurant that will be opening soon on 12th Street between Monroe and Newton -- a much more BUSY street for parking than both the Cafe and Manomale. It also has no parking either and is 2 Blocks closer to the Padous than the Cafe is. I noticed that there was no protest on their liquor license either, question of ownership, parking issues, noise issues or "potential" for noise, parking issues like the Cafe Received so abundantly.
Just so you know, there about 16 business, and a CVS and Murrays on the Corner -- just to give you an idea of amount of businesses and no parking available. Just so you and the rest could get a more clear sight of the Racism that the Cafe incurred for three + years.
I have met the owner and seen the place from the outside. He had invited me to the test run of the food and equiptment but I got there late. It is called Little Ricky's and it is really nicely done and is expected to open with a full Bar this Month of October. The owner seems to be a really nice guy and while it is great to have him put his business here on 12th Street, it further shows how Racist and Prejudiced the Protest was against the Cafe.
Just Saying and maybe I will one day live long enough to not be faced with Racism like you.
Rob Ramson
On Tue, Oct 2, 2012 at 11:27 AM, KPW <WKPW3@aol.com> wrote:
That was uncalled for Rob. Be decent in your comments and play nicely or I have to cut you back some and not allow you the leeway you have been privileged to have. Some of your statements appear to be a little abusive on the abusive side. As a community leader, we expect you to lead by example in the way you to talk to people and bring them along to your point of view.
She did have a point as do you. Perhaps the purpose of the event needs to be clearly stated or maybe there needs to two events. I'm not involved in this event. I'm just moderating the discussion to help maintain the peace on the listserv.
KPW
The day you open your brain and realize that what you saidModerator
-----Original Message-----
From: Rob <indianrob@gmail.com>
To: ward5 <ward5@yahoogroups.com>; Ward 5 Google Groups <wardfive@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Tue, Oct 2, 2012 11:15 am
Subject: Re: [ward5] Re: A Constructive Proposal
Good Morning Allison,1. The day you open your brain and realize that what you said was very attacking to Hazel and to the Farmers Market, then you will have the right to mention being "attacked" here again. We were only responding in kind to you as a the initiator.2. I understand that you may have your own reason for this location not being a "safe place", but please find me some evidence that it has a history of being "not safe".
3. Please allow those people who feel it is not a "safe place" to voice that and show the same history of it being "unsafe".4. This conversation is not about "BCafe" or a Liquor License so please get that. It is about the process in how Racism is affecting this community and the Oppressive behavior and tolerance of some Whites by other Whites -- all with the hope of having the end result of having a better community.5. This would be a great place to start so that folks like you could see the so called "unsafe" place that has been the perfect storm to fully expose folks like the Padous and all the comments that have fallen out of the Tree regarding Racism. Any White Person who attends this meeting with an open mind will leave with a much better understanding and appreciation of how Blacks feel about the things that are said and done. Above all, you will be look at as wanting to be part of a solution even if you have been part of the Problem.6. We can have this meeting in your living room and folks like Tiffany Mouzan who is new to this community and Commissioner Ransom would say the same thing that they said - of course without response. I wonder if you all even know if Tiffany Mouzan is White or Black?? Can you tell by her name?? Hmmmm!!I know that I may seem like an easy target to attack because I am not "African American" - However, it wasn't until yesterday that God and/or my Mother-in-law opened my brain and made me realize how African American (not just Black) I really am. As you see, I have put lots of thought into being who I am and that's only about 20% of what I have brought to the table thus far. Because of my experiences, God has trained me to have transcended Race and have been gifted to talk and walk the talk into a life that none of you can SUBDIVIDE me from the so many arms that are locked and clinched around me.Willie Lynch Technology has no operation system that can even begin to interface in my domain. Trust and believe that when this meeting is over, Whites don't own the corner on communication. Understand that I didn't call this meeting but you, your trumped up fears or those of anyone else will not be the determining factor of where it is hosted. So you know, I could care less - but it would be good to have some input from some of the "non-involved" customers to be able to get a "NEUTRAL" FEEL!!Rob Ramson
On Tue, Oct 2, 2012 at 9:50 AM, Allison Stewart <allisonstewart@gmail.com> wrote:
At the risk of being attacked here (again), and regardless of my or your position on the BCafe, there are many people who might not see that as a 'safe space'. For maximum attendance, I suggest you find a neutral location like a school or community space.Allison
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