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8 <br />• From what people are sharing, the experiences of men are different because, looking at us, <br />you wouldn’t know I’m Muslim. With women wearing headscarves, people know right <br />away. With men they get to know us first and then find out. (Muslim) <br />• White LGBTQ people have white privilege; people of color are more subject to <br />mistreatment. (LGBTQ) <br />• In my experience, I cannot separate homophobia, xenophobia, accent, old or look young; <br />my heart is pounding because the stories of folks of color around the table are my stories as <br />well. (Latinx) <br />• Homeless trans people can’t get jobs because homeless. (Trans) <br />• Daily stories about mistreatment of people who are trans or gay and are also of color. <br />(Latinx) <br />• White women murdered or missing get media attention, not women who are people of <br />color. (Native American/Alaska Native) <br />• Being a POC and LGBTQ is very different. I was harassed by a white gay man; it caused a lot <br />of trauma. I was still trying to figure out who I was. (LGBTQ) <br />• I don’t feel welcome in Eugene at all ever, not because I’m queer but because of my race. I <br />spend most of my time in my house. (LGBTQ) <br />• I have a friend who is autistic and biracial (black). It’s really easy for him to get into trouble. <br />(Trans) <br /> <br />Theme #3: Institutional Expressions of Discrimination <br /> <br />The City of Eugene <br /> <br />The City of Eugene government and staff have no established means of systematically listening to <br />and tapping into the issues and concerns of vulnerable and marginalized groups. Participants in <br />our focus groups expressed gratitude that the Human Rights Commission had undertaken this <br />project. In the course of discussions, they mentioned a number of matters on which they would <br />like to see definitive actions taken. Focus group members look to the City to be an ally and expect <br />it to be more supportive than they feel is presently the case. <br /> <br />• City needs to get information about people’s rights and what is going on, what the City <br />offers. City web site is not very accessible—it’s in English. Churches can be used to provide <br />information. (Latinx Families) <br />• Know someone who quit City job due to chronic misgendering; creates hostile work <br />environment. (Trans) <br />• I find that Eugene is unique with its events. I’m really pissed we don’t have the Eugene <br />Celebration any more… have the African square, the Hawaiian square, the Taste of Chicago, <br />through food... (African American) <br />• Asian Americans are a resource to the City when it needs their help, but when Asian <br />Americans need help, the City does not respond. (Asian American) <br />• If you go to the parks to meet other Native Americans, do not go by yourself – it’s safer. <br />(Native American/Alaska Native) <br />• Skinner Butte has KKK plaque celebrating “illuminated crosses.” Systemic white power <br />structure(s). (Latinx) <br />• City organization does not know how to engage with the Latino community; needs to <br />diversify. (Latinx) <br />September 12, 2018, Work Session - Item 1