I'm black, and I meet a lot of different people while i was in the army. I found that must people arn't nessarly racist, just ignorant of other ethnic groups and culture. what can we do to solve this problem
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1: think outside the box\n2: Picture things from the other's point of view\n3: Do more research before judging anybody\n4: Don't judge a whole race, religion or people by what some of them have done\n\nThat's what I do, and I like everybody and everybody seems to love me... my tips seem to work so well!
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Yes, I believe that all people are inherently racist.  In many situations or functions that I've been involved in I noticed that people will group with their own kind.  In my opinion, this is to be expected, but no practiced.  It would be nice if we could be like kids again and not see the learned prejudices that were instilled in us doing socialization.
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I kinda agree with u, but u cant expect that every white person is going 2 like Blacks.Sure it would be great 2 have no racists in the world,but be realistic,there always will be.So there will be some who will defend racial comments but we all know that there will be others who will make them & support racism.We just have 2 accept that there are all sorts in this world.There are also a lot of stupid,  black people (not all, just a lot) who perpetuate this stigma that Blacks are judged by.But minority though they might be,most people are judged by the negatives than by the positives.If u meet 100 Whites & 10 are racists we are more hurt by the racial comments of those 10 & judge Whites by them rather than by the positive comments of the other 90. However dont expect any major changes no matter how frustrated u may feel.Its just life & Whites will never understand because its not part of their life. Some may relate but others will not. Still, I do support u in that call for change.
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i JUST REALIZED THAT WHEN i AM TALKING TO OTHER BLACK PEOPLE I SAY I'M LACK OR REFER TO OTHERS AS BEING BLACK. WHEN I AM TALKING TO OTHER RACES I SAY AFRICAN AMERICAN. I THINK I DO THIS BECAUSE OF ALL THE NEGATIVITY SURROUNDING BLACK PEOPLE IN THE FORM OF STEREOTYPES...AFRICAN AMERICAN MAKES IT SOUND LIKE WE ARE SUMEPNE SPECIAL TO THOSE WHO MAY THINK OTHERWISE.  ALSO I GREW UP IN CHICAGO AND IT IS MORE COMMONLY SAID THERE...
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I didn't realize that this was such a big issue.  My husband is bi-racial and so is my 1st son.  I think that that's how the media banks off of things-----creating and building on stereotypes.  If you want to get together with another bi-racial person, go ahead on.  It doesn't make a difference one way or another to me....
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People can be brainwashed to become racist.  Their ignorance clouds their thoughts and they take it out on other groups. Some people use sterotypes to generalize about other races.  It is a shame.  \n\nAmerica is a melting pot and sometimes conflicts between groups arise.
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Having friends and familly from every race, I find it hard to believe that racism can exist if you take the time to meet someone different from yourself and to respect those differences.  You are right, there is a lot of emphasis put on racism.  I am always amazed that people who consider themselves good people think nothing of making some of the comments that they do when they either think that they are with like minded people or when they can do it anonymously as in this forum.  The definition of racism is to believe that one race is superior to another simply because of race.  I can only believe that people who have this belief are truly missing out on some great friendships.  To think that you are better than anyone simply because of race is the epitomy of arrogance.
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I have two mixed children, and we've come to find a lot more prejudice in white people than in black, therefore, my children tend to hang around more black than white people.  I have tried to teach them not to see color, but I know they notice that white people are the only ones who attempt to insult them by calling them niggers and half-breeds.
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i believe u mean why are people so racist...there are several reasons why people can be racists like if they think their racial group is superior to another or stereotypes for that ethnicity or someone may discriminate because they are not of the same religion...for example african americans face much racism because of certain stereotypes that exist...racism is wrong and should be stopped
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Im with the person above. No one can voice their opinoion and be politically correct. If anyone is racist its everyone but white peopleIve tried to meet and be friends with african americans and hispanics but all I got was negativity. they think everyone is racist but not everyone is. and if you feel like the government is racist take a number and run for office of some kind stand up for yourrself. What about homosexuals almmost everyone who is not homosexual is racist (or what ever i guess they are more segrationist then racist since homosexuality isnt a race but whatever) against them everyone says they go straight to hell but do they? Everyone's afraid to be sued for racism cause they wouldnt offer a scholarship. Like I said if anyone is racist its not the white people cause we get the negativity. and yes media will publish and exaggerate crap to make money. We used africans as slaves a long time ago, we gave african americans the right to vote a long time ago, we let them adopt. HOMOSEXUALS cant live thewir lives openly because people will destroy their lives, they can't adopt because of their orientation because people think they will teach their kids to be gay. its been accepted by alot of scientist that homosexuality is prolly genetic it cant be helped except for the killing of mothers who pass the gene. I'm tired of hearing crap from colored(i mean all colors not just blacks) people complaining about inadequate right and treatment. so what your your not the only one I get made fun of because I listen to Beethoveen not rap! But I dont complain I just tell them thats your view not mine live with it. So you have no room to complain white people are put down just as much so grow up and just live your life. Dont let people stop you cause your black or whatever. Look beyond yourself and at the bigger picture when i did i realized homosexuals and everyone deserves the same rights.
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quite bad, we are all aware of incidents both national and local which call attention to the continuing racial tensions in our society. To address racism, it seems to me we need to recognize two things: that it exists in a variety of forms, some more subtle and others more obvious; and that there is something we can do about it even if we realize that what we say and the steps we take will not result in an immediate solution to a problem that spans generations. We must, however, confront this issue with the conviction that in some small way we can help to resolve it\n==> visit the sites below to read up more
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yes i there still is. but it is in little dribs and drabs here and there. People are so afraid to be out and out racist that they say and do things quitely. For instance they may not give a black person as much work because they think they are lazy and not dependable. They may not serve them at a resturant because they think they won't get a tip. (See the question about black people at resturant). What makes me mad his how white people get mad when we say that actions against us are racist. but what they don't seem to understand is that if you are so upset that we play the "racecard" then stop dealing it! know the reason why we feel the way we do  and have some empathy. Look I am not blaming todays white youth for the problems of slavery. but if you know the history you would try to change it!
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I don't think you've met very many black people.  There are plenty of white people that behave the same way you described.  I know educated, well-off black people.  You shouldn't stereotype.
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Get used to it. Unfortunately we as white people would never be able to have WHITE people only on anything. We are so afraid of offending black people that we injure ourselves. Why cant we all just try to be equal? There are plenty of young white kids like yourself that are struggling also. You should be given the same opportunities as everyone else. Yes this is a form of racisim
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If you are an African American, a German American, Polish American, Irish American or any other type of "Ethnic" American, Then you are a divided American. You don't ever "lose" your ethnic or culture. There are many ways that you can keep in touch with your past. Look at Oktoberfest for example. Look at all of the different ethnic festivals that are celebrated in our country. Italian, German, we have St.Patrick's Day, even Cinco de Mayo in some parts of the country is celebrated. Why I'll bet that even fr_chuck has an ethnic background.........
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That is a good question.  Most of you are looking at it wrong.  Yes there are racist people all over.  He just asked about one group of people, white people.  In your opinion why are white people so racist?  In my opinion most of the racist white people I have met are that way because of history.  History teaches us that the white man or Caucasian or what ever they want to be called accomplished everything.  Even to the discover of America, but how can you discover something that was not lost.  The Indians where there to greet them.  If society stop asking about a person race it would be a step toward stopping racism.  What does the color of my skin have to do with the knowledge I have.  I don't like being called an African American, because what do you call a white person from Africa, they are African descent but now lives in America.
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Do you mean blacks in America, or Europe, or Africa?  Not trying to be inflammatory, just a question.  Because each group has a different perspective.\n\nI'm white, so I'd admit that I don't have the same perspective as you, but I'll try to answer as an American.\n\nFor a long time, blacks lived with the stigma of slavery and inferior status, which was thrust upon them upon a racist society.  Recently, not soon enough, they have realized that are not inferior and been proud of their heritage.  It is certainty an atrocity the method of arrival to America that blacks endured, which white Americans can not apologize enough for, but many blacks have learned to take advantage.  So now more and more black people are taking advantage of the opportunities afforded them as Americans.  The problem still remains that some blacks still view themselves in a slave mentality that makes them dependent on white society.  What they should do is view themselves as part of the larger American society, that now for the most part views racism and discrimination as a shameful chapter in America.  Sure there are still backwater bigots out there, but for the most part they are no longer in position to discriminate.  They just have their primitive ideas, what are no longer the normative viewpoint.\n\nI'm sure I'm oversimplifying black culture and views in America, but I still believe that there are wonderful opportunities in America that aren't available elsewhere.