I’m coming up for air to tell you I just read a 118-page equity profile report on Grand Rapids, MI. It was sponsored by PolicyLink and Kellogg Foundation. The intro says, “Cities are equitable when all residents – regardless of their race/ethnicity, and nativity, neighborhood of residence, or other characteristics – are fully able to participate in the city’s economic vitality, contribute to the city’s readiness for the future, and connect to the city’s assets and resources.” Okay, sounds good.

Guess how many times the word “racism” appears in the report?

Zero.