A person can be a racist and not even know it!!
How do we really know if we are a racist or not? Well, ask yourself these questions and be honest about the answers.
1, When is the last time you thought or said at least in your mind a word that is an insult or a derogatory name?
2, When is the last time you thought to yourself why are they all lazy?
3, If you have co-workers or you manage many people of a different race have you found yourself thinking these people are stupid? Or again you thought them to be lazy?
4, If you have children have you said to yourself they will never date or marry anyone who is not my race, religion, nationality, or creed?
5, On your free time If you have any have you gone out with co - workers that were not the same race you are?
6, Have you ever gone to someone's house that was not your race?
7, In many cities and states around the US and around the world there are concerts that may consist of predominantly one race or not your race.
Say Asian, Italian, Jewish, Hispanic, Black, White, etc. Would you ever even think of going to such an event?
8, If your child came home when he or she was old enough to date how would you react if their girlfriend or boyfriend, husband, or wife were not your race?
9, If your child was away from home and had gotten married or lived with someone and they had a child, but it was a different race would you welcome your child and grandchild into the home or would you disown your child and their new family?
10, If you had a child who was gay how would you handle it? ( This Is Sexist not racist but it is relevant.)
11, Can you ever imagine having intercourse with a mate who was not the same race as you?
12, When is the last time you said hello to a stranger on the street who was not the same race as you? Or If you are a Christian have you ever spoken to a person who is Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, or another religion?
So, If you answered yes to two or more of these questions It looks like you have some racism in you, but you may never even have known it. Want to know something?
Many people don't know they are racist, but just because you're a bit racist that does not mean you're a bad person it means now that you know you have some of it you can now change they way you live a little at a time. How?
Well, for starters get to know your co-workers and become their friends then go out to a club or restaurant with them and while you're at it start going to concerts with them. If possible there is much we can do to change.
I speak not to people about things I have not done. I have lived my life colorblind, I look at the person as a person. It matters not to me who they are it only matters to me that they are. If they are kind to me then they are my friend. Better yet, they are my family.
Color, race, nationality, religion, gay, straight or any other thing you can think of I don't see that. I only see my fellow human beings. My brothers and sisters, I think it is time we all look at each other like that don't you?
Yes, I have been to concerts and homes and all of the above. I don't preach what I myself don't do. And I have had relations with many different woman of many races and a few nations BA= Before Annette so I can say without being a heel I love everyone.
Sometimes standing up for one makes you a leader of many.
http://speaksout.blogspot.com - Where I speak out on many issues.
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