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In reply to the discussion: Study Shows Most White Americans Don't Have Black Friends [View all]gwheezie
(3,580 posts)My daughter is black so is her husband and my grandson. My sister in law is Asian. So my family is multi racial. When I was raising my daughter I purposely sought out multi ethnic neighborhoods and schools. Frankly it was healthier for her not to be surrounded by white folks since there was subtle and not so subtle racism coming from the white community. My grandson has both black and white friends. I've met his gang of friends and watched them play together and I think there is hope for the future. My daughter was also positively influenced by my gay friends since she was born. My closest friend has been a constant in her life for 46 years. When she found a man to marry she said she knew what to look for in a good man because of Jack.
It is very difficult to cling to hatred and bigotry if you live with the "other" in your life everyday. My life has been immensely expanded because I stepped out of what I was used to. This not only applies to race. I encourage people raising children to expand their world.