Live Discussion Board

The idea of this live discussion board is to bring up topics in relation to race, racism and colonialism or to just comment on the entries on this blog. Since it can be hard to think of a random issue I'll start the first one and whoever would like to can give their opinion: When going to certain bars and clubs in Halifax, some places have a "dress code" which is typically aimed toward the style of hip hop, rap artists and towards black males. Their pants can't be too baggy, if their shirts are too long they won't be allowed in and people can't wear hats, jerseys with numbers on them and if they have jewelry (normally chains) they have to be tucked into the shirt. But most girls can wear whatever they want and get in no problem. Is this a form of racism, or instead maybe genderism? Comment and leave your opinion!