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Boston Ski Party promotes sport in black communities

HENNIKER, N.H. — On a recent Sunday morning at Pat’s Peak Ski Area, Richard Ward, the youth director of the Boston Ski Party, challenged anyone within earshot to point out something unusual about their surroundings.

There were, of course, the snow and ski runs. The beautiful, old-school lodge. The trees. The occasional glimpse at a family of deer. And hundreds of skiers and snowboarders.

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Am I revealing my prejudices when I say that when African-Americans get into skiing, they'll dominate that sport too?