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“So where do you know each other from?”

I have encountered this often to my surprise. It’s always when I run into or are hanging with a friend…. a white friend….. while rock climbing (I’m black). The friend or I, are always asked  by a white friend of my friend as if to imply where do know this black dude from and what the hell is he doing rock climbing. I’ve been rock climbing for almost 20 years, managed a rock climbing gym and guided rock climbing for at least 10 years.  I know lots of  climbers. This question is usually asked by someone who is new to climbing and to the climbing scene.  Next time I’m ask, I’ll answer, “We use to rob banks together in the 80’s.” I’m Black  and this comes from someone white; always. Makes me aggravated.

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