Actually, we have many African American friends.  Additionally, we have a bi-racial biological Grandson and two adopted African American Grandchildren.  

My wife and I are both conversant and involved in racial matters in the Eugene community.  Our daughter and her husband are very involved in the Eugene NAACP (they're both white) and our son-in-law is on the NAACP Board.  

My feeling regarding Ms Shurtz reflect my belief that she had no malicious intent, made a mistake and is legitimately sorry for it.  I see no necessity nor purpose in continuing to "kick her around," and believe she's deserving of forgiveness.