“… Getting white men to see how they as white people, as men, as heterosexuals, are imposing their expectations of what is ‘normal’ on other people, and how to not do that.” Thus Portland Policy Director Deanne Wesson-Mitchell, describes Portland’s new goal to training police officers.

Dateline Saturday January 11, 2015: Over the weekend “Don’t Shoot PDX held a meeting titled “#DONTSHOOTPDX #DSP2015 #BridgingGaps #CivicDialogues” at the Bethel AME Church in Northeast Portland. The forum included Portland Police Association President Daryl Turner, and City of Portland Mayor/ Police Commissioner, Charles Hales. During the meeting Deanna Wesson-Mitchell, Portland Mayor Charlie Hales’ Policy Director made some controversial remarks. “… Getting white men to see how they as white people, as men, as heterosexuals are imposing their expectations of what is ‘normal’ on other people, and how to not do that” is the goal says Wesson-Mitchell. She goes on to talk about “White Privilege” and how being “Color Blind” is not a goal.

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