General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: Quick Question... Why should black people love white people? [View all]notadmblnd
(23,720 posts)I don't believe that all white people are racists because individually (white privilege aside) the average white person has about as much power as the average black person. However, I do believe that all people hold bigoted attitudes and when I say all people I mean White, Black, Yellow, blue and any color/ethnicity one can think of in between.
What I have always felt was important to teach my children is that holding bigoted attitudes is wrong and that we need to recognize it in ourselves when it occurs and work to eliminate that attitude. That includes immersing ourselves in other cultures, putting ourselves in others shoes and standing up and speaking out when witnessing others engaging in bigoted speech or behavior.
I absolutely agree with those people you mentioned, acknowledging it and working hard to combat bigoted attitudes is the only way to eliminate racism.