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In reply to the discussion: Has anyone found this to be true since President Obama was elected? [View all]uppityperson
(115,674 posts)more possible with the opening up and showing blatant racism.
"I find I am afraid to talk with them about anything of substance for fear of offending them and have them accuse me of being intolerant."
I find this really sad because I am experiencing the opposite. I am listening more, giving support rather than advising people what to do or how to feel or explain away things.
Your description of your diversity class sounds like it became openly and nastily racist. More talk is needed, more people LISTENING and trying to overcome their fears. Having a professional mediator could help.
I see more anger at hidden racism, and now outwardly "ok to show" racism. I see more fear by racists, leading them to be more nasty.
My opinions regarding race have not changed. We are people, first and foremost, and letting fears turn us into assholes picking on someone is just plain wrong. Time to get past this shit.