Comments on: Greg Donaldson Interview: Nothing’s Black and White in Brownsville

By: FRANCIS

FRANCIS — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:10:21 +0000

Derrick has a good point, but it’s not valid. Substance creates validity, and not only was Donaldson white(which helped), but he possessed the substance mentally as a rspected journalist, teacher and Brown University graduate. Truthfully, having an educated white man publicize a subject of this matter holds more weight than a minority because it’s stereotypically understood that a black or latino already has some background on this subject, which is not always the case. However, I believe a person of any race or sex could’ve have done what Donaldson did, as long as they had the substance. You can’t afford to be a fake in those types of situations.

By: Derrick

Derrick — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:00:12 +0000

So a white guy knocks on stranger’s doors in Brownsville and asks Blacks to tell their life story so he can write a book and get paid AND they invite home in AND help him out. WOW! I wonder if a Black or Spanish writer knocked on the same door would we be so willing to help OUR own?

By: Harlem Tanya

Harlem Tanya — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:30:24 +0000

I was trying to remember the name of this book and no one could help me out so i said ” wait a minute let me Google it”, this was the first thing to pop up. I really enjoyed the article. I remember reading this book when it first hit the stores. I was born and raised in Brownsville, Brooklyn, this book hit home. This was a great article, what i liked about it the most was that it pulled no punches, keep up the good work.

By: Leisa

Leisa — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:38:49 +0000

Great article, its very confusing how to approach inner city problems. Most people are looking and trying their hardest to get out while a few are dragging others down along with them. Therefore we get group into a pile of failures. What to do? Leave when you get a chance!! Great article Mr. Donaldson and also great class keep up the good work.