May 23, 2013 — vol. 48, no 42
Roving Camera
How would you define racism today? |
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Today, it’s still around. Racism is everywhere, even in Europe. You can think anything you want about people, but you have to understand people. Otherwise it’s just going to repeat itself. |
Ashley Hill Student Phoenix |
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I think it’s gotten better, but I think we still have an issue with stereotyping black professional women. | Gelinda H. Retail Finance Boston |
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I never even heard of the word “racism” in my culture; therefore, that was not an issue. But I do understand that racism in the U.S. is very much alive and well. Until every one of us can see beyond “sight,” racism will always be alive. | Rose Wood Nurses’ Aide Dorchester |
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When a person of authority tries to prohibit someone from speaking and explaining their position in a particular situation — e.g., shut up and listen! — regardless of the race of the person. | Charles Clark “Singing” Cab Driver Dorchester |
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[Racism] is hatred … diabolical, a product of insanity, used only by fools. | Otis Williams Acupuncturist Fort Hill |
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Psychological and sociological manipulation. It’s tricknology. |
Cornell White |
