We all think we know about racism. We are used to seeing overt hate and violence associated with racism. Groups like the KKK, and other white supremacists are notorious for this kind of violent racism. But there are more subtle types of racism.
I will note that racism is a emotionally charged word. An accusation of racism will often bring up strong protests from the person being accused. I have been accused of racism. It struck me to the core. To the credit of the person making the charge, it opened a conversation that would not have happened if that charge were not made.
I am not a sociologist. I am only a guy trying to figure out the world. This is my way of wrapping my brain around what I am seeing.
I think there is racism where it is not seen, and just as often no racism where it is accused.
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