Disagree that racism will always exist, always is a very long time, and things really do change over time, as you yourself pointed out.
Slavery and Reconstruction were over and done before any of my ancestors, on either side entered this country. I am simply not responsible for what went on here, previous to their arrival, period. I am responsible for what I do, not what someone else, that may bear some resemblance to me does, or maybe has some religious, work, or hobby the same as mine. I will stand and fall on what I have done not what others say I am a part of because of ...., feel free to fill in the blank.
Disagree that racism will always exist, always is a very long time, and things really do change over time, as you yourself pointed out.
Slavery and Reconstruction were over and done before any of my ancestors, on either side entered this country. I am simply not responsible for what went on here, previous to their arrival, period. I am responsible for what I do, not what someone else, that may bear some resemblance to me does, or maybe has some religious, work, or hobby the same as mine. I will stand and fall on what I have done not what others say I am a part of because of ...., feel free to fill in the blank.
Stuck in the middle again?