Knowing nothing about Krysta Albert beyond these articles I can't comment on her guilt or innocence on this recent  racist posting.  Whether hacked or intentional   it's disgusting, especially at a time of increased racial tensions.  Hard to believe in 2016 we're still not beyond this bigotry.

But this article points out another  interpersonal failure in our community, the inability to cooperate in maintaining a once-beloved community event.  If Albert and her team have failed us, where are the other leaders and volunteers who could have made things happen?  Back in '86 when I moved here I was astonished at the success of the Eugene Celebration and the leadership of folks like Cindy Wooten.  Even after Cindy was long gone the festival  continued to prosper as it brought folks together for fun and profit.  Now it's missing.   This is not about blaming others, it's about saying "Hey folks, lets' start trying to get along better with others regardless of their background!"