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The "Invisible" Problems of Racism The problem with racism is that many people don't think it is. Many live their lives not even realizing what is happening the world around them. "Racism, here, nah." Others know all about it, but they don't realize that they themselves, yes, themselves, are racists. "Huh, I'm not racist. What do you mean? I'm more open minded than that. Give me some credit." Then they turn around and discriminate against …

…who don't see that racism is a problem are almost as bad as the racists themselves. Now, don't take that comment in the wrong way, but as long as they are unaware, racism won't stop. I am aware of racism. I am also not a racist myself. I have lived in a racist community for most of my life, thank god I haven't turned out like the rest of them. There is hope for everybody.