Change the word "black" to "white" in this article and tell me it isn't racist:
The dwindling black population recently prompted council member Harry Thomas Jr. to call for the district's black officials to form an "African American Caucus" to push for legislation that supports black constituents.If a white person had said that, they would be picketed by Rev. Al.
Kenneth Carroll, 47, a writer who has lived in Washington his entire life, said the changes mean the loss of what be believes once defined D.C. — a sense of self-determination and self-confidence among black residents that stemmed from their majority status. That pride was instilled in everything from the community's political activism to the rich music scene, which included homegrown artists like Chuck Brown, the godfather of funk-based go-go.
"A lot of blacks saw D.C. as sort of the mecca," said Carroll, who is black. "You came here for education, to get a good job."
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There are indications of growing frustration. Some new residents have complained about unsupervised youths targeting them by throwing rocks. And a local blog has posted complaints about graffiti that reads: "Go Home Rich White People."
Meanwhile, at Ben's Chili Bowl, Ali said she is pleased to see much of the city recovering after years of decline. And Ali and her sons, who now oversee the restaurant, welcome both newcomers and loyal customers alike. She is nostalgic, though, for the way things were when U Street felt like one big family.
While diversity is good and is change inevitable, she said, "you lose the closeness of an ethnic community."
