"I defended my friend and in the comments section a person accused me of being his “mistress.” Because why else would I defend him, right? THAT is the kind of blatant racism..."

The only thing racist in this article is Fred's quote about gentrification and "thugs". As his "friend" and, sadly, a fellow person of color I assume, your giving a pass to his shameless Uncle Tommary is troubling. And in your defense of a child abuser, that you would engage in victim-blaming is downright disturbing. 

But go ahead, make this about  racism. I suppose you think criticisms of Bill Cosby are a "racist smear/hachet job" as well.