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In reply to the discussion: I am Latina but pass as White [View all]msrizzo
(796 posts)Yes, I know what you mean and I have experienced the exact same thing. And trust me, I understand about the feelings of cowardice. It's just a feeling in the pit of your stomach when people start up with the shit. I used to be afraid to say anything, then I went to the opposite extreme and made angry retorts which just left me feeling bad too.
It's a no-win situation the last few times I have just said, "I'm sorry you feel that way." I figure if they think I am a white person calling them out on their racism it might actually have a bigger impact!
But I have the added problem that my husband is African American so I get the double whammy of people spewing shit and even using the n-word. I can't tell you how much I hate it. I don't ask for these people to show their ass to me and I don't want to see it.