[garinda]

Yes, by it's very nature, this is racist.

Apparently there's a long list of associations you can join in the Met, if you're part of that demographic.

There are Jewish, Women's, Gay, Sikh, Muslim, as well as black groups.

Since there are laws already in place if is someone is discriminated against, on grounds of religion, gender, sexual orientation, race or creed, there really should be no need for such organisations, and their very presence is divisive.