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The subtle and not so subtle signs of racism

I often find it that many people are being racist without knowing they're being racist. Whenever I observe this, I think to myself, "Do they realize what they just said? I'm guessing not..." Here are just a few such examples (told from a white person's perspective, who grew up around mostly whites in Nebraska): I'll start with the definition of racist : "a person who believes in racism, the doctrine that one's own racial group is superior or that a particular racial group is inferior to the others." 1) "He speaks so well!" Ever heard someone listen to another speak and whisper to you, "He (or She) speaks so well!"? From my own personal experience with this, I'd say there's approximately a 90% chance the speaker has a darker skin tone than myself (most likely black) and the commentator is white. On the surface, it may sound complimentary. However, I've never heard a white friend or family member make such a co...