I have to wonder about socially acceptable racism?

[sardonic_sage]

Here in the middle of Black history month, I saw a sign on a bus for the "Black Expo" apparently some kind of business social expo here in Sacramento designed to cater to the special needs of Black/African American's in Northern California. Then I have to think back to High School where we had a Black Student Union, etc. etc

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[bridgeweaver]

I'm always torn on this one. On the one hand, it's kind of like the person with the craptacular childhood who uses it as an excuse to be an asshole for the rest of his life. You pity the experience, but wish he'd build a bridge and get over it. On the other hand, I think it's fair to say that white racism isn't dead yet, though surely we have come a long way, but in that environment it must be tempting to fight fire with fire. But then what do I know, I'm just a straight white (not dead yet) guy?