How do I combat my knee-jerk racist responses? Recently, I moved from an all-white area to a diverse neighborhood. I am having trouble dealing with my reaction to the many young black males who live in the area. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 28, 2009 - 46 answers

Should I elope to avoid potential drama? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 22, 2009 - 32 answers

How can I stop thinking about my father's bigotry, hatred, and intolerance? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 10, 2008 - 42 answers

An upper class white Southern lady says of an athlete while watching sports on TV: "Look at him, he's dark. He's like charcoal." Is that a racist comment or am I oversensitive? There were no black people in the room when the comment was made. It made me uncomfortable but I didn't say anything.
posted by anonymous on Dec 29, 2007 - 51 answers

I'm Sikh, I'm going to SF, I'm (irrationally) scared... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 27, 2007 - 42 answers

Is my son racist? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 21, 2006 - 30 answers

I don't judge people according to their race, but when I see someone of another race acting like a stereotypical member of that race, I do judge them and want nothing to do with them. Am I a racist asshole who thinks everyone should act white, or is it just unfortunate that certain behaviors I find unpleasant happen to be associated with race?
posted by anonymous on Jan 24, 2005 - 49 answers

Vocally, I'm anti-racism, and will confront and argue with anyone who makes racist comments. On the other hand, while I'm nervous any time I come across a stranger while alone at night, I'm more nervous when it's a black stranger. When I think about my WASP friend who is annoyingly frugal, I think 'he's so bloody cheap.' but when think about my Jewish friend who is annoyingly frugal, I think 'how typical'. How can I fight off my own unwelcome racist thoughts?
posted by anonymous on Nov 26, 2004 - 33 answers